Mark 4 The Parable of God's Word

 

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Mark 4:1 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.

• Multitude = crowd.
• On = upon

2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

• Matthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
• Matthew 13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
• The Mysteries, the secrets or the things hither to kept secret.
• Because it is given unto, "those that will be doer", "those that will act on it", and  teach the word.
• It is given to them that want to study and teach God's word
• If you can get one to hears God's word, it is important to God.
•  He loves His children.
• James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
• Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to My gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
  26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith
• God has told us many times, do not listen to anyone that turns you away from the truth.
• Do not believe what any man may teach you, unless you first check them out directly from God's Word, which is unchangeable.
• We know God has given us free will to follow Him or Satan. It's up to you to study God's word.
• This is why we're living in this world today.
• God needs to know, if you love Him.

3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

• Notice the Word was sow = as a seed
• Man teaches the word as a seed, It's God that opens your eyes and hears to the truth.
• There went out = This parable is repeated in Luke 8:4 under different circumstances from those in Matthew 13:3, which accounts for the variation of wording.
• Luke 8:4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
• Matthew 13:1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
  2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
  3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
  4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
  5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
  6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
• The consequent in Matthew and Mark is the question of the Twelve concerning others who asked the meaning.
• In Luke the consequent is the question of the Twelve as to its meaning (thus hearing it for the first time), followed by the visit of His kinsfolk.
• Why should not a parable be repeated several times?
• Why need they be identical? and why should not two accounts of the same be supplementary?

4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

• Matthew 13:1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
  2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
  3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
  4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
  5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
  6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
• They were scorched = Holy Spirit = The truth poured out
• Revelation 16:8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
• 4th vial poured out = The two witnesses are here on earth, gathering the elect. (Revelation 11)
• Scorch men with fire = Holy Spirit = The truth poured out
• Hebrew 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.
• Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
• Who has power?
• God's two witnesses
• Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
• My two witnesses, They shall prophesy what? The word of God
• The word "sun" is as in Genesis 15:17, and connected with "righteousness" which Messiah, the righteous One, alone can bring.
• Mark 4:2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

 

6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

 

7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

 

8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

 

9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

 

10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

 

11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

• It is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables

12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

 

13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?

 

14 The sower soweth the word.

• Sower soweth the word = Matthew 13 =  the parables
• Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

• The word is sown = When they have heard = Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away

16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

• Candle = the light = God's Word
• Once God's gives you a truth, share it with others, don't hid it under a bed
• God gives us the word to share with His Children
• Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
• Matthew 13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
• James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

• Manifested = Appear, manifestly declare, make manifest forth, shew self
• Nothing = not anything
• Was any thing kept secret = does a secret thing take place.
• It should come abroad = it may come into the light

23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

• Man teaches the Word of God, only God can give you eyes to see the truth
• You can only teach God's word, it's God that opened their eyes to see and ears to hear

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

• When man teaches God's Word = It's up to God If they are able to hear the Word

34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

• Did Jesus say we were going half way over?
• No, Jesus said we are going over to the other side
• And the same day = This miracle is not the same as that recorded in Matthew 8:23-27
• Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
  24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
  25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
  26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
  27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
• But is the same as that in Luke 8:22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
  23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
  24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
  25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

 

39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

• If Jesus can rebuked the sea and winds, to be calm, He can help us.

40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

• Faith of a mustard seed = smallest of the seeds

41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

• The wind and sea obey Jesus
• If Jesus can rebuke the sea and winds, to be calm, He can help us.
• God didn't promise us a rose garden

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God has told us many times, do not believe what any man may teach you unless you first check them out directly from God's Word which is unchangeable.