s5e17 The Parable of the Soils and Jesus' Explanation

Observations/Questions

1. He gets in a boat to preach, which seems to happen often to get away from the crowds; how pressing were they?
2. Why does Mark not seem to record many parables? How does he use the word "parable"?
3. "Listen" in v. 3 seems commanding; Mt and Lk don't include this...
4. Four types of soil, and the focus seems to be on the soils, not the sower
5. the deficient soils - 3 types; the good soil also seems to have three types
6. would this story be confusing to those who did not hear the explanation?
7. what is meant by secret?
8. what is the significance of IS 6?
9. the discussion with the disciples and others - what is his purpose in this?
10. the explanation seems obvious - is there something we are missing?

Meaning:

• Jesus came to reveal the kingdom of God
• Everyone has a response to the Kingdom of God/ to accept or reject

Application:

• Walk closer to Jesus: He spells out responses to the message - what is the soil of my heart?
• Modeling Jesus: Living ministry with his understanding - and not become disheartened when running into different soil types.
• Praise Jesus: He has revealed the kingdom of God to us!

Group Questions:

1. Describe the four types of soil and expound on each one - give examples of how hearts reflect this teaching.
2. What did Jesus mean by secret?
3. What soil does your heart relate to and why?
4. What strikes you the most in this text and why?

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s5e16 Jesus' Family and Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

Observations/Questions

1. vs 20-21 don't seem to fit too well in context, is Mark sandwiching v22-30 in between v20-1 and v31-35?
2. He is out of his mind? did they really think he was insane?
3. scribes came down from Jerusalem (but Galilee is north) - why down?
4. Mark loves the word, "and" in this passage
5. Beelzebul - different than Satan? same? what's the meaning
6. Jesus called the scribes over - why would they go if they really thought he was possessed?
7. parables - how is this a parable?
8. what is the significance of "kingdom" and "house" is there any?
9. why strong man? who is the strong man?
10. hard verse 28 - blasphemy - what is it? is v 30 an explanation?
11. vs 31-35 - is he saying he doesn't care about his actual family? what does he mean?

Meaning:

• The Kingdom of God is here in Jesus and will defeat the Kingdom of Satan
• Jesus is not insane, not possessed, and has all authority.
• Will we do the will of God and believe and follow Jesus as Lord and Savior?

Application:

• Walk closer to Jesus: I don’t want to be on the wrong side. His goodness attracts me to follow and His authority compels me to follow.
• Modeling Jesus: Jesus dealt with accusations head-on and fought with logic and truth. Sometimes even your family is wrong when it comes to what God’s will is in your life.
• Praise Jesus: He is Yahweh, creator of all things and more powerful than any demon or created being. Salvation is why he came - ultimate victory over Satan - Christus Victor!

Group Questions:

1. What would Jesus' family think he was insane?
2. Describe the scribes...why do you think, are they saying such things?
3. What are the meanings of a kingdom divided and a house divided? Who's kingdom? Who's house?
4. What is blasphemy?
5. What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
6. Describe all the things you were feeling while reading this passage.

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s5e15 Group Leaders Only - End of the Year Message Part 2

Thank you for all you do, Group Leaders! Happy New Year!

Listen to this 2nd of a 2 part message from Darin as we wind down 2021 and look forward to 2022!

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