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Mark 4:1-41

Contents: Parable of the sower. Parable of the candle. Parable of the mustard seed. Jesus stills the storm.

Characters: Jesus, Satan, disciples.

Conclusion: The present age is a time for missions and testimony to the salvation offered in the Word of God. The message will be variously received because of Satanic opposition, but many will prove good soil for the Divine seed and will bring forth fruit by the power of God.

Key Word: Kingdom parables, Mark 4:2; Mark 4:11; Mark 4:26; Mark 4:30.

Strong Verses: Mark 4:24; Mark 4:25.

Striking Facts: Mark 4:38; Mark 4:39. He who slept the sleep of human exhaustion arises and rebukes the elements. What manner of man is this? It is the God-man truly man, but God manifest in the flesh.

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