Three Question Bible Study

• Mark 4:1 (ESV)
• Mark 4:2 (ESV)
• Mark 4:3 (ESV)
• Mark 4:4 (ESV)
• Mark 4:5 (ESV)
• Mark 4:6 (ESV)
• Mark 4:7 (ESV)
• Mark 4:8 (ESV)
• Mark 4:9 (ESV)
• Mark 4:10 (ESV)
• Mark 4:11 (ESV)
• Mark 4:12 (ESV)
• Mark 4:13 (ESV)
• Mark 4:14 (ESV)
• Mark 4:15 (ESV)
• Mark 4:16 (ESV)
• Mark 4:17 (ESV)
• Mark 4:18 (ESV)
• Mark 4:19 (ESV)
• Mark 4:20 (ESV)

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* Eternal – What does this passage teach me about God?

Jesus wanted everyone to hear. As the crowd got larger, Jesus got into a boat and used the water to help all the people see and hear Him as he taught. Most likely the shore sloped down into the water and with Jesus a few feet into the water it would have been like stadium seating. Plus, water works as a natural sound amplifier. Plus, before Jesus started the parable He basically said, “Hey, listen up” to get their attention.

* Internal – What does this passage teach me about myself?

I am a seed sower. Thinking back on times that I was receptive and non-receptive, I can remember when I was like each of the different types of soil. However, because I am a preacher I most easily associate myself with the seed sower. I can identify with different reactions and results though the seed is the same…

* External – What does this passage teach me about other people?

They are all different. It is tempting to boil people down into stereotypes- to pick up on one trait and assume many others. Jesus illustrates that people hear and receive or reject the gospel in different ways and for different reasons.

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