His Most Important Parable Mark 4:10-13. 10 But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable. 11 And He said to them,

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His Most Important Parable Mark 4:10-13

10 But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable. 11 And He said to them, To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables, 12 so that “Seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand; lest they should turn, and their sins be forgiven.” 13 And He said to them, Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? U Mark 4:10-13

Jesus and His Greatest Parable

He taught in parables

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not:

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not: Never understand interpreting parables

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not: Never understand interpreting parables Never understand the kingdom

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not: Never understand interpreting parables Never understand the kingdom Never understand the nature of the church

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not: Never understand interpreting parables Never understand the kingdom Never understand the nature of the church Never understand the nature of personal evangelism

Jesus and His Greatest Parable He taught in parables Definition of a parable He taught in parables to reveal and to conceal He taught in parables, over 30 of them He explained very few of them Must understand this one – Mark 4:13; if not: Never understand interpreting parables Never understand the kingdom Never understand the nature of the church Never understand the nature of personal evangelism We know the parable, but do we understand it? The rest of this lesson involves application of it!

Lessons to be Learned

We have failed to understand our work

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus”

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach”

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers Not everyone will accept the truth

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers Not everyone will accept the truth The joy of finding good soil and costly pearls

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers Not everyone will accept the truth The joy of finding good soil and costly pearls The joy of finding “bad” soil

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers Not everyone will accept the truth The joy of finding good soil and costly pearls The joy of finding “bad” soil The soil and sowing in the book of Acts

Paul’s Soil Experience in Acts

Sergius Paulus (don’t teach my friend)—13:7-8 Went always to hardened hearts in synagogue—13:45 Good soil in midst of wayside—13:48 Religious people ran him away, stoned him—14:4, 19

Paul’s Soil Experience in Acts Sergius Paulus (don’t teach my friend)—13:7-8 Went always to hardened hearts in synagogue—13:45 Good soil in midst of wayside—13:48 Religious people ran him away, stoned him—14:4, 19 Problems with those converted—15:2, 5, 7 “Discouraged” by Barnabas and John Mark— “Unproductive” Macedonia call—16:10-23; 17:5 Corinth—fearful—yet many people 18:9-10 Lack of real fruit in Corinth—1 Cor. 3:1-2

Paul’s Soil Experience in Acts Sergius Paulus (don’t teach my friend)—13:7-8 Went always to hardened hearts in synagogue—13:45 Good soil in midst of wayside—13:48 Religious people ran him away, stoned him—14:4, 19 Problems with those converted—15:2, 5, 7 “Discouraged” by Barnabas and John Mark— “Unproductive” Macedonia call—16:10-23; 17:5 Corinth—fearful—yet many people 18:9-10 Lack of real fruit in Corinth—1 Cor. 3:1-2 Ephesus experience—19:9, 23; 20:29-30 Agabus’ prophecy—21:11 Mob tried to kill him in Jerusalem—21:10

Paul’s Soil Experience in Acts Sergius Paulus (don’t teach my friend)—13:7-8 Went always to hardened hearts in synagogue—13:45 Good soil in midst of wayside—13:48 Religious people ran him away, stoned him—14:4, 19 Problems with those converted—15:2, 5, 7 “Discouraged” by Barnabas and John Mark— “Unproductive” Macedonia call—16:10-23; 17:5 Corinth—fearful—yet many people 18:9-10 Lack of real fruit in Corinth—1 Cor. 3:1-2 Ephesus experience—19:9, 23; 20:29-30 Agabus’ prophecy—21:11 Mob tried to kill him in Jerusalem—21:10 Rejected by Felix, Festus and Agrippa Two years prisoner in Caesarea Book ends with Paul a prisoner in Rome

Lessons to be Learned We have failed to understand our work “I cannot find anyone to lead to Jesus” “I have no responsibility to teach” He did not send us to baptize—1 Cor. 1:17 We are not “scouts” we are sowers Not everyone will accept the truth The joy of finding good soil and costly pearls The joy of finding “bad” soil The soil and sowing in the book of Acts Application of this parable

Plant His Word in Your Heart

Believe in HimMark 16:16

Plant His Word in Your Heart Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30

Plant His Word in Your Heart Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

Plant His Word in Your Heart Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

Plant His Word in Your Heart Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church

Plant His Word in Your Heart Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10