The gradual development of the plant from the seed is an object lesson in child training. There is "first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear." Mark 4:28. He who gave this parable created the tiny seed, gave it its vital properties, and ordained the laws 107 that govern its growth. And the truths taught by the parable were made a reality in His own life. He, the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory, became a babe in Bethlehem, and for a time represented the helpless infant in its mother's care. In childhood He spoke and acted as a child, honoring His parents, and carrying out their wishes in helpful ways. But from the first dawning of intelligence He was constantly growing in grace and in a knowledge of truth.

Plantens gradvise udvikling fra sædekornet er en anskuelsesundervisning i børneopdragelse. Der kommer først strå, så aks og så fuld kerne i akset.« Mark. 4,28. Han, som har givet denne lignelse, skabte det lille frøkorn, gav det livsbetingelser og fastsatte de love, der bestemmer dets vækst. Og de sandheder, vi lærer af lignelsen, blev virkeliggjort gennem hans eget liv. Han, Himmelens majestæt og ærens konge, blev et lille barn i Betlehem og var en tid et billede på det hjælpeløse barn, der behøver en moders omsorg. I sin barndom handlede og talte han som et barn, ærede sine forældre og udførte, hvad de ønskede. Men så snart hans forståelse vågnede, voksede han bestandig i nåde og i viden om sandheden.