Definition Corner Mark Chapter 4
Unto- Archaic for until
Sower-someone who sows. farmer, granger, husbandman, sodbuster – a person who operates a farm.
Doctrine a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
Becometh- Archaic for to become
1.And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
2.And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
3.Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
4.And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
5.And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
6.But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
7.And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
8.And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
9.And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
10.And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
11.And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
12.That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Isa 6:9,10 Matt 13:15 Acts 28:27
13.And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
14.The sower soweth the word.
15.And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
16.And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
17.And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
18.And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
19.And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
20.And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
21.And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
22.For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23.If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
24.And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25.For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26.And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
27.And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28.For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29.But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
30.And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
31.It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
32.But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
33.And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
34.But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
35.And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36.And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37.And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38.And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39.And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40.And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41.And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Chapter 4 Went over a lot of Chapters 3, 2 1. it also talked about how deciples learned how not to fear in certain circumstances, such as storms. All were amazed at how even types of weather conditions will calm down if told to by Jesus.
Poem by Dr. A.Celestine Raj Manohar M.D.,
The parable of the sower:
As Jesus taught by the sea-side,
A multitude had gathered fast;
He sat on a boat at sea therefore;
While people stayed ashore!
He taught by mostly parables;
To know the Kingdom, it enables.
Behold, a sower went to sow;
Some seeds fell by the way-side but;
And quickly birds devoured them.
Some fell on stony ground, sans soil;
The seeds did sprout but didn’t have roots;
The scorching sun withered them all!
Some fell ’midst thorns, which choked them,
And they could not yield any fruits!
A few on ground fell that was good;
And yielded fruit, some many-fold.
And Jesus said:
“He that has ears, let him then hear.”
The meaning of the parable,
His disciples asked when alone.
To you is giv’n the pow’r to know
The mystery of God’s Kingdom;
To others, God explains the same,
Through stories called the parables.
Although they see, they can’t perceive;
And though they hear, can’t understand;
And when they get converted, then,
Their sins should be forgiven them.
The Sower is Almighty God;
The seed is Word of God, the Lord;
The ones that fell by way-side are
People who only hear the Word;
Yet, Satan steals their Word-sown heart!
The seeds that fall on stony ground
Are words that people gladly hear;
But since, they do not have firm roots,
They give them up, when trials come.
And those that fall amongst the thorns
Are people filled by worldly thoughts;
The thorns are riches / lusts of world,
Those harden hearts to spiritual things.
And those that fall on ground that’s good,
Are people who hear, live, obey:
Fruit-bearing, some a hundred-fold!
A Candle under a Bushel!
Is not a lamp placed on lamp-stand,
Or under bushel-basket / bed?
All things remain to become seen;
Ev’n secret things will come to light.
One who has ears, let him then hear!
The measure used will measure you.
To one who has, more is added;
From one with less, all is taken!
The Kingdom of God:
Jesus compared the Lord’s Kingdom,
Akin a man who scatters seed:
That grow on land, he knows not how,
Of own accord with ears, full-grain!
He wields the sickle all at once,
When harvest’s come and grain is ripe!
God’s Kingdom is like mustard-seed;
Although smallest, when sown in ground,
It grows to be the largest one,
With shady branches where birds nest!
Jesus always told parables,
As people understood with ease!
As evening came, then Jesus said,
“Let’s cross over to other side.”
By boat, He went; others followed.
A violent squall brought waves aboard.
The water filled the boat with ease
But Jesus was found deep asleep;
They woke him up and cried, “Teacher,
You do not care if we perish! ”
Jesus rebuked the wind and sea;
The wind soon ceased; the sea turned calm!
And Jesus asked, “Are you afraid?
You do not have enough of faith! ”
Awe-struck, they said to each other,
“Who’s He, whom wind and sea obey? ”
Prayer for Mark Chapter 4
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your word and the truths it contains. Give me a teachable spirit, ears that are ready and willing to hear the truth and a heart that is open and prepared to search the scripture daily, so I may grow in grace day by day, and increase in a knowledge and understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ… of Who He is and all that He has done for those Who trust in Him. This I ask in His precious name. AMEN.
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