MARK 4
8 Outlines
WHICH HEART IS YOURS?
Mark 4:1-20
This is the parable of
the sower and the soils.
Think of each soil as a
type of heart in which the Word of God is sown (Vs,.14).
Which heart best describes your response to God's Word?
A DECEIVED HEART Vs. 15
A DISTURBED HEART Vss.
16-17
(Offended by persecution
and affliction.)
A DISTRACTED HEART Vss.
18-19
(Distracted by "...the cares of this
world, the deceitfulness and the lust of
other
things.")
A DISCERNING HEART Vss.
20
(They "hear the word... receive it...
bring forth...")
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Mark 4:1-20
A FAMOUS PARABLE
THE PRESENTATION OF THE PARABLE - Vss. 1-9
THE PURPOSE OF PARABLES - Vss. 9-13
THE POINT OF THE PARABLE - Vss. 14-20
Sick soil - Vs. 15
Shallow soil -Vss. 16-17
Scratchy soil - Vs. 18-19
Superb soil - Vs. 20
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Mark 4:14-21
REACTIONS TO THE WORD
Jesus told the parable
of the sower and the soils in Mark 4:1-13.
In verse 14 Jesus tells
us that the seed is representative of the Word of God.
When the Word of God is
sown, there are four basic responses.
THE WORD REMOVED - Vs.
15
Satan snatches the Word
away before it germinates.
THE WORD RESISTED - Vss.
16-17
Rocky soil here is actually
a rocky ledge underneath the surface.
Seed can not put its roots down deep into the soil. This type of soil produces results that
sprout quickly but whither at the first sign of hardship.
THE WORD RESTRICTED -
Vss. 18-19
Thorny soil means that as
the Word is preached it is choked off with cares, love of riches, and other
things.
THE WORD RECEIVED - Vs.
20
Good soil produces good
fruit. The Word sown in a good heart produces fruit.
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WHAT JESUS GIVES
Mark 4:35-41
THE DIRECTION THAT JESUS GIVES – Vss. 35-37
THE PROTECTION THAT JESUS GIVES – Vss. 38-39
THE ADMONITION THAT JESUS GIVES – Vss. 40-41
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Mark 4:35-41
STORMY WEATHER!
There will be storms in life. Make sure that you are equipped to face
them when they come.
THE PASSENGER WITH A PLAN Vss. 35-36
1. Make sure Jesus is a passenger in your boat. Vss.
36
2. Make sure that Jesus you are following Jesus' plans
for your life.
Vs. 35
THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED A PANIC Vss. 37-38
1. Storms are real, dangerous, and scary. Vss.37
2. We should call on the Lord
in the storms, but not in the panicky
way which the disciples did. They even questioned
his care. That
seems easy to do when things are not going
well. Vs. 38
THE PRIORITY (FAITH) THAT PRODUCES PEACE Vss. 39-41
1. Peace came when Jesus stilled the waters. Vs. 39. Jesus does not
always remove the problem, but will give you
peace through the
problem.
2. Jesus rebuked the disciples for their lack of
faith. It is faith that
keeps us from panic. Vs. 40
3. The disciples had a new appreciation for the
ability of the Lord.
We will also, as we trust Him. Vs.41
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Mark 4:35-41
PRACTICAL
REACTIONS TO A FAMILIAR STORY
Since childhood,
most of us have heard the story of Jesus stilling the storm on the sea. There are some practical applications for
each of our lives that come out of this story.
WHEREVER I GO, MAY
I GO WITH HIM. Vss. 35-36
Jesus instructed
the disciples to go by way of boat across the sea, and went with them. First, Jesus must be in the boat called my
life. I must receive Him as my Savior.
Second, I should follow his leadership, going wherever I go because He
is guiding me there. Psalm 32:8
WHATEVER THE
PROBLEM MAY I REMEMBER THAT HE IS IN THE BOAT. Vss.
37-38a
Even though Jesus
was asleep, He was still in the boat and still in control. When our Lord seems silent as I face trials,
may I remember that He is with me and will never leave me. Hebrews 13:5
WHATEVER THE
THREAT, MAY I TRUST HIM. Vss. 38b-41
The disciples
panicked, even questioning whether the Lord cared for their safety. May I simply trust Him, even when things seem
to be at their worst.
May I listen for words in my life saying, "Peace, be still!"
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Mark 4:35-41
THE STORM
DIRECTION FROM THE MASTER - Vs. 35
DANGER FROM THE STORM - Vss. 36-37
DISMAY OF THE DISCIPLES - Vs. 38
DECLARATION OF PEACE - Vs. 39
DISAPPROVAL BY THE MASTER - Vss. 40-41
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Mark 4:35-41
A TRYING STORM
A TEAM EFFORT – Vs. 35
When Jesus said to go to the other side, He wasn’t
sending the Apostles alone. He was going with them. Wherever the Lord sends us, He goes with us.
A TERRIBLE STORM – Vss. 36-37
A TROUBLED CREW – Vs. 38
A TRIUMPHANT MASTER – Vs. 39
A THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTION – Vs. 40