Mark 4:33   They were able to hear only that which was made simple. We often will go through quite complex processes in order to justify ourselves. We spend much time and effort aggrandizing our own intellect. But when truth comes to face us, we want it as simplified as we can get it. Exodus 31:1-33:23…

Mark 4:32   Jesus is signifying here that the kingdom grows to a worldwide extent. Though it starts small, the kingdom is in God’s hand. It is sure to fill the world because it is in his program for this present age. It cannot be stopped. Exodus 29:1-30:38 1 John 2:29 “If ye know that he…

Mark 4:31   Seeds start out small, seemingly insignificant. Yet, they contain great potential in just that small package. The mustard seed was common to that area, and would have been familiar to Jesus’ listeners. Bible Reading: Exodus 27:1-28:43 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:28 “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we…

Mark 4:30   This type of introduction was a good way to introduce a parable. It gave people a heads up on what was coming next. Bible Reading: Exodus 24:1-26:37 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:27 “But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but…

Mark 4:29   The great harvest of souls in the church age is still coming forth. Many are being saved every day. The Great Comission has not stopped its advance over the globe. There are still places that do not have the Word. Bible Reading: Exodus 21:1-23:33 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:26 “These things have I written…

Mark 4:28   There is a process to the growth. This is true of the gospel age. There is a process and progression. We understand some of it, but do not know about all of it. For example, though we know that the rapture will take place, we don’t know when or exactly what will cause…

Mark 4:27   It is still somewhat of a mystery how seeds grow. Though, through modern science, we can explain the process quite well, we cannot replicate it. Biotechnology works with what is already there rather than producing something new.   So, the sower knows that after some time seeds will begin to grow, but he does…

Mark 4:26   We will easily miss the method of planting employed here. This man does not plant a certain number of seeds in certain spots. Instead, he throws the seed into an area of ground. This is much like what we do when we plant grass.   This helps us with the illustration. The gospel is…

Mark 4:25   Please, may I beg of you, never take for granted the wonderful blessings God has given you! Praise Him daily for the fact that he has made his awesome truth available to you. You can go to his word and see the truth for yourself in its pages.   Jesus here once again lets…

Mark 4:24   The Lord knows how much we have heard, and what we have done with it. It is all recorded, he has forgotten nothing. Bible Reading: Genesis 46:1-48:22 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:21 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is…