Note for 20250110 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 41 - Mark 4 - The Kingdom
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
According to Mark
Read Through The Bible
“As it Happened” Bible Reading Plan
Day 056
Numbers 5 and 6
Part 41 - Mark 4 - The Kingdom
The Audio Version of today’s note
Mark 4:1-41 KJV
[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. [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?
https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.4.1-41.KJV
Note for 20250110
Today, Christ is the One who explains what He said. He makes it clear to His disciples. In amongst this, there is something that is often missed, and that is why He says, He speaks in parables. He says, let him with an ear to hear, hear. Who is it that should in their hearing not hear, and in their seeing not see? Almost, in appearance, as if it is by design? Is it not written that we must take care in entertaining strangers, that unaware, we have entertained angels? Remember, the word "angel" means messenger; messengers of who? Lest they hear and repent.
The Kingdom of GOD is Holy. It stands in a separation from this world. Did Christ not also say, the Kingdom of GOD is in us? Did we not read at the start of Mark, that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was that the Kingdom of GOD is at hand? In the parable, the seed, which is the Word of GOD, is sown; in whom is there the depth of soil, that it may grow and bring forth fruit; thirty, sixty and a hundred fold? The sower sows, it is the soil that determines whether it grows up, or withers away.
I tell you, there are some among us, even if you shall preach to them and make it plain, even as you would for a very young child; they cannot produce fruit, for they are not prepared and ready to receive the seed. Who then cultivates the soul, bringing it to a state of readiness? The soil is turned over and disturbed from its original state, that it may receive the seed; but even then, the rocks are cast outside the field, or the farmer cultivates around the rocky and dry ground. What is trials and tribulation, but a turning over of the soil, that the Word of GOD may find a deep enough soul, ready to bring forth fruit. What fertilizes the soil? And, does the rain not come in God's timing? In rain, we thank GOD, but who is to thank for the sprinkler systems, but man? Jesus said it best, let him with ears to hear, hear what the Spirit of GOD is saying. Not all are the same. Strange men have come in unawares. Maybe, a trip to the Book of Jude will refresh our memories. So for those who want to hear, hear also that, that you may know.
Shalom
Verse of The Day
From the YouVersion Bible App (Extended from verse 20)
Matthew 18:15-22 KJV
[15] Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. [16] But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. [17] And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. [18] Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. [19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. [20] For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. [21] Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? [22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.18.15-22.KJV
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