The Parable of the Soils

As Jesus’ ministry progresses, He faces different receptions from people. Some have left all to follow Him, but others have rejected Him outright. A significant few remain non-committal, and others, like the Pharisees, want Jesus killed because of His claims. Why so many different reactions to Christ’s message? Mark wants us to know why.

Three Points

1. Jesus’s new pulpit. (Mark 4:1-2)
2. Jesus’s parable. (Mark 4:3-9)
3. Jesus’s explanation of His parable. (Mark 4:10-20)

NOTE: This is the thirteenth sermon in a series titled The Gospel According to Mark. See the rest of the series here.