Mark 4:14   This is the task of the church age. We must get the Word out to all the world. The seed sown is worth its weight in gold. Nothing is more important at this time. Bible Reading: Genesis 20:1-22:24 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:11 “But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness,…

Mark 4:13   This parable is actually one of the foundation stones of all of Jesus’ parables. It outlines the acceptance of the Word of God. The message found here is applicable to all of history. It is a very perceptive look at the responses of fallen humanity to the revelation of Almighty God. Bible Reading: Genesis…

Mark 4:12   This does not mean that Jesus doesn’t want people to accept the truth. But, this was a judgement upon those who had already rejected the truth and accepted a lie. The Jewish people as a whole rejected their Messiah. Bible Reading: Genesis 13:1-16:16 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:9 “He that saith he is in…

Mark 4:11   These men were chosen to be those who would learn of the truth from Christ. This does not mean that they were somehow better than other people. But, they were quite privileged to be a part of this group. Bible Reading: Genesis 10:1-12:20 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:8 “Again, a new commandment I write…

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Mark 4:10   Often the only way to learn more is to ask questions. Though the Word of God is plain in that it means what it says, it is good to ask questions. The Spirit can show to the children of God what passages in Scripture mean. Whereas, to the natural man, there will be…

Mark 4:9   Jesus doesn’t waste his words. He says everything for a reason. His attention-grabbing statements, such as this one, serve to call attention to the importance of the message, and are a warning of what is to come if those words are ignored. Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-3:24 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:6 “He that saith…

Mark 4:8   Notice if you will that all the good ground seed produced fruit. Each produced a different size of crop, but each produced fruit. Jesus does not say anything negative about the smaller crop crowd, he focuses on the seed that bears no fruit.   This is significant. Each believer will be used. And some…

Mark 4:7   Unfruitful lives are one of the enemy’s favorites. Though the Word is heard, no fruit results because of the allurements of this world. Many in our nation are like this. We live in such a prosperous place that it is easy to get distracted. Bible Reading: Revelation 15:1-18:24 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:4 “He…

Mark 4:6   Persecution will always reveal the genuine Christian. Nominal believers are revealed quickly by pressure. Only those who are truly followers of Christ will remain faithful under persecution. Bible Reading: Revelation 10:1-14:20 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:3 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank…