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From J.C. Ryle’s “Expository Comments on the Gospels - Mark”
Pray
House Rules: Phones, Respect, Stay on the Text
Mark 4:21-25
Introduction and Review:
Where we are in this gospel
Jesus began His ministry
A few months into it
Preaching the gospel/healing - gospel message
Has drawn a following
Is being attacked by religious leadership
Knows He is going to Jerusalem/the cross
Continues the mission: to preach and teach
These verses support what we learned last week, when Jesus taught the parable of the sower or the soils
Seed fell by the side of the field
Seed fell upon stony ground
Seed fell upon thorns/brambles
Seed fell on good soil
Today, we focus on what we are to do when that seed falls on the good soil of our hearts/souls.
Jesus intended these sayings to stick with us
Hearing and learning God’s word is not enough, we must share it with others
Mark 4:21-22
We aren’t given light to hide it, it is to help us, and others see in the darkness
Gospel light, like Jesus teachings, is given to help others
The knowledge of the Gospel benefits us, of course, but Jesus expects us to share it
Its like a treasure, something valuable, we want to show it to others
We have good news, now.
It is the difference between eternal life and death - we need to help others with it.
One day, the Lord will want to know how we made use of His teachings
He will know what we have done
If we have kept the knowledge to ourselves, didn’t care about others so long as we went to heaven, we will be judged for that
“nothing is hidden, except to be revealed”
This teaching is for all Christians
Clergy alone are not expected to share the gospel
All members of the church should be lights in the darkness, reflecting the light of Christ
We need to share with our friends, co-workers, bosses, as we are able
Medicine for the soul - we need to share it
1 Peter 4:10 “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
Not only should be hear and study the Gospel, we need to think about it
Mark 4:23-24
The Lord is telling His disciples to “pay attention”
parable of the soils emphasizes, as does this
“If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear” - “take care what you listen to”
The world gets the Gospel truth by preaching - we are all expected to be preachers
Rom.
10:17
1 Pet.
2:9
Eph.
1:13
Keep this in mind when you hear people mocking or criticizing preaching
Always plenty of people who want to criticize
Many who believe that other parts of worship are more important - music, Lord’s supper
Preaching, teaching, witnessing are awesome privileges and responsibilities God has given to man
Praise and worship are important, but preaching is God’s means of salvation
1 Thess 5:20
2 Tim.
4:2
The importance of putting our faith to work
Mark 4:24-25
Mark 4:25 ““For whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.””
All we have, and especially the gospel message, are precious gifts from above.
James 1:17
It is important for us to be diligent!
Key word: Diligence: steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking
The more we dedicate ourselves to hearing and studying the bible, the more grace we will receive
Grace=repentance, faith, holiness
Direct relationship between our diligence (define) and our blessings
Diligence in what?
living up to the light and knowledge we receive from the Lord, through His word
Bad for us: laziness (so says the bible)
Good for us: hearing, reading, prayer over God’s word
This is a conditional promise
This is the key to growing in faith - grasping this promise- spiritual prosperity
The more you study and learn, the more you will see growth in grace, knowledge, strength, usefulness - this is a diligent person
Diligent over bible study, prayer, hearing sermons, sharing in Lord’s table
reap what you sow
Regular attention to these things makes us stronger
Bringing it home
Do we want grace?
stronger faith?
clearer knowledge to what God wants of us?
These are goals of a true Christian
Let our faith shine brightly, and let us do everything to let that light shine brighter
By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides
New American Standard Bible: 1995 update.
(1995).
(Mk 4:24).
La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
The more we do for our souls, the more God does for us.
And that’s a promise
Not yet a believer?
None of this works unless you have given your life to Christ
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