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Themes in Mark 4

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Themes in Mark 4

Mark 4:1 (show verse)

And again he began to teach by the shore of the lake; and there was gathered to him a very great multitude, so that he went into a boat, and sat down in it upon the lake; and all the multitude was by the lake on the land.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:2 (show verse)

And he taught them many things in parables, and said to them in his teaching,

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:3 (show verse)

Hearken: Behold, a sower went forth to sow.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:4 (show verse)

And it came to pass, as he sowed some seeds fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them.

Mark 4:5 (show verse)

And others fell on rocky ground, where they had not much earth; and they sprung up immediately, because they had no depth of earth.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:6 (show verse)

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

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The sun » The rays of » Wither and burn up the herbs of the field
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:7 (show verse)

And others fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up, and choked them, and they yielded no fruit.

Mark 4:8 (show verse)

And others fell on good ground, and shooting up and growing yielded fruit; and bore as much as thirty, and sixty, and a hundred fold.

Mark 4:9 (show verse)

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

Mark 4:10 (show verse)

And when he was in private, they who were about him, with the twelve, asked him about the parables.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Parables » Why jesus Christ spoke in parables
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:11 (show verse)

And he said to them, To you hath been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them, who are without, all things are done in parables; t

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Metaphor » Jesus spoke in
Parables » Why jesus Christ spoke in parables
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:12 (show verse)

hat seeing they may see, and not perceive, and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest they should turn, and be forgiven.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Blindness » Spiritual, inflicted (judicial)
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Parables » Why jesus Christ spoke in parables
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:13 (show verse)

And he saith to them, Know ye not this parable? and how will ye know all the parables?

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Devil/devils » What satan does
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:14 (show verse)

The sower soweth the word.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Devil/devils » What satan does
God's word » Seed
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Word » Seed » Contains seed-corn for the sower
God's word » Contains seed-corn for the sower

Mark 4:15 (show verse)

And these are they by the wayside, those where the word is sown, and when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in them.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Instability of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Devil/devils » What satan does
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
God's word » Seed
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Word » Seed » Contains seed-corn for the sower
God's word » Contains seed-corn for the sower

Mark 4:16 (show verse)

And these in like manner are they that are sown on the rocky places, those, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy,

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Instability of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Shallowness » No deep roots
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:17 (show verse)

and have no root in themselves, but endure only for a time; then, when affliction or persecution ariseth on account of the word, they immediately fall away.

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Instability of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Shallowness » No deep roots
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:18 (show verse)

And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they who hear the word,

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Instability of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:19 (show verse)

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

Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Instability of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Desires » Evil
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Evil » Results of » Desires
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
earthly Riches » The perils of » Result in barrenness of life
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Result in barrenness of life

Mark 4:20 (show verse)

And these are they who are sown on the good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it; and bear fruit, thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold.

Bearing fruit » Who shall yield fruit
Bearing fruit » The sowing of Godâ€™s word
Character » Firmness of
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sower » Parable of the
Stability » Of character
The word of God » Compared » To seed
The word of God » The sowing of Godâ€™s word

Mark 4:21 (show verse)

And he said to them, Is a lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be set on the lampstand?

Bushel » About one peck
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Measure » Bushel
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lighted candle
Sermon » Beside lake galilee

Mark 4:22 (show verse)

For there is nothing secret, unless to be made known; nor was any thing hidden, but that it should come to light.

Hiding » That which has been hidden
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Sermon » Beside lake galilee

Mark 4:23 (show verse)

If any one hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Sermon » Beside lake galilee

Mark 4:24 (show verse)

And he said to them, Take heed what ye hear. With what measure ye mete, it will be measured to you, and more will be added to you.

Heedfulness » Necessary » In what we hear
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Sermon » Beside lake galilee

Mark 4:25 (show verse)

For he that hath, to him will be given; and he that hath not, from him will be taken away even what he hath.

Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Sermon » Beside lake galilee

Mark 4:26 (show verse)

And he said, Thus is the kingdom of God, as when a man has cast seed upon the ground,

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Rain and dew » Imperceptible
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Seed growing secretly
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man who sowed good seed
Parables » Parables of Christ » Seed growing secretly
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Imperceptible
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:27 (show verse)

and sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed springs and grows up, he knows not how.

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Rain and dew » Imperceptible
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Seed growing secretly
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man who sowed good seed
Nature's » Revelation » Mysteries
Parables » Parables of Christ » Seed growing secretly
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Imperceptible
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:28 (show verse)

For the earth brings forth fruit of itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

Agriculture » Products of » Grain
Corn » In valleys
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Rain and dew » Imperceptible
Grain » Grain
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Seed growing secretly
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man who sowed good seed
Nature's » Lessons
Parables » Parables of Christ » Seed growing secretly
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Imperceptible
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:29 (show verse)

But when the fruit puts itself forth, immediately he sends out the sickle, because the harvest is come.

Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Sickles
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
Harvest » Ingathering of fruits of the fields
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Seed growing secretly
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man who sowed good seed
Parables » Parables of Christ » Seed growing secretly
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
Reaping » The sickle used for
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Sickle » An agricultural implement used for cutting grain
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:30 (show verse)

And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? or under what comparison shall we set it forth?

Gospel » Compared to » A mustard seed
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The mustard seed
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a granule of mustard seed
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:31 (show verse)

It is like a grain of mustard, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth;

Church » Progress of » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Gospel » Compared to » A mustard seed
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The mustard seed
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Kingdom » Growth of prophesied
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a granule of mustard seed
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:32 (show verse)

and when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all the herbs, and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air can lodge under its shade.

Church » Progress of » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Gospel » Compared to » A mustard seed
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The mustard seed
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Kingdom » Growth of prophesied
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
The word of God » Compared » To seed

Mark 4:33 (show verse)

And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear.

Adaption of truth » The use of parables
Gospel » Compared to » A mustard seed
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Parables » Jesus Christ speaking in parables
Sermon » Beside lake galilee
Truth » Adaption of » The use of parables

Mark 4:34 (show verse)

But without a parable he did not speak to them; but in private he explained all things to his own disciples.

Christ » Expected » Expounds the word
Divine Teacher » Words of Christ » Enlightening » Christ expounds the scriptures
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Parables » Jesus Christ speaking in parables

Mark 4:35 (show verse)

And on the same day, when the evening was come, he saith to them, Let us pass over to the other side.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm

Mark 4:36 (show verse)

And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, as he was, in the boat; and there were also other boats with him.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat

Mark 4:37 (show verse)

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves heat into the boat, so that it was already filling.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Meteorology » Storms » Tempests
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
Ships » Endangered by » Storms
Storms » Tempests
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat

Mark 4:38 (show verse)

And he was in the stern, asleep on the pillow; and they awake him, and say to him, Teacher, carest thou not that we are perishing?

Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » During the storm at sea
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Fear » Slavish, of wicked » Needless
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Sleeping
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Man » Extremity of examples of » The disciples in the storm
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Pillow » A support for the head » Jesus sleeps upon
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
Ships » Endangered by » Storms
Ships » The hinder part of, occupied by the passengers
Sleep » Of the righteous sweet
Sleep » Of jesus
Trouble » Trouble, borrowing » Borrowing
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat
Unbelief » Instances of » Disciples
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The disciples in the storm

Mark 4:39 (show verse)

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the waves, Peace! be still! And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Christ » Miracles of » Tempest stilled
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Miracles » Of Christ » Tempest stilled
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The wind ruled
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Stilling the tempest
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat
Wind » Ruled

Mark 4:40 (show verse)

And he said to them, Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have not faith?

Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » On account of their unbelief
Distrust » Doubt » The disciples in the storm
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Faithlessness » Rebuked by Christ » The disciples in the storm
Infidelity » Doubt » The disciples in the storm
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Reproof » On account of » Fearfulness
Unbelief » Instances of » Disciples

Mark 4:41 (show verse)

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the waves obey him?