Tuesday, February 26 - Mark 4

Tuesday February 26th- Mark 4

 

4:1-20        Verse 12 says that Jesus speaks intentionally in parables. Jesus ministry is primarily to save the lost, but is there another purpose as indicated in these verses?

 

This is one of the few parables that Jesus explains. What is the importance of this parable, that it requires an explanation of this kind?

 

4:21-25     In what ways do we put our light under bowls today?

 

Verse 24 sounds scary, but pairing it with v. 25 completes the picture. What is Jesus’ point here? Are we the haves or the have-nots?

 

4:26-29       Only Mark records this parable. What is the teaching here about the power of the Gospel message itself?

 

Do our labors contribute to the message’s effectiveness? Are they necessary?

 

4:30-34       What is Jesus saying about the work of the Gospel and the Church?

 

4:35-41    What new power of Jesus does this miracle convey?

 

Does fear indicate a lack of faith? Is it alright to be afraid at times?

 

The disciples still don’t seem to quite understand who Jesus is…