Mark 4 - Introduction
* The parable of the sower. (1-20) Other parables. (21-34) Christ stills the tempest. (35-41)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The parable of the sower. (1-20) Other parables. (21-34) Christ stills the tempest. (35-41)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-20 This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! It will help us to value the privileges we... [ Continue Reading ]
21-34 These declarations were intended to call the attention of the disciples to the word of Christ. By his thus instructing them, they were made able to instruct others; as candles are lighted, not to be covered, but to be placed on a candlestick, that they may give light to a room. This parable of... [ Continue Reading ]
35-41 Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying,... [ Continue Reading ]