Gospel of Mark (Adults)

Chapter 4

Lesson written by Kevin Johnson

1. What did Jesus do to be able to address the multitude that came to hear Him teach?

2. What teaching device did Jesus use to teach them many things?

3. What happened to the seed that fell by the wayside?

4. What happened to the seed that fell on stony ground?

5. What happened to the seed that fell among thorns?

6. What happened to the seed that fell on good ground?

7. What did Jesus tell the multitude at the end of His parable? What did He mean by it?

8. What question was Jesus posed when He was alone with his disciples?

9. What did Jesus say had been given to them? Why did He say He taught those outside in parables?

10.  What is the seed that the sower sowed?

11. Who does the seed by the wayside represent?

12. Who does the seed on the stony ground represent?

13. Who does the seed sown among thorns represent?

14. Who does the seed sown on good ground represent?  To what fruit does He refer?

15. Explain the parable of the lamp.

16.  Why did Jesus tell them to take heed to what they heard?

17.  What does Jesus mean in his parable in verses 26-29?

18.  Explain the parable of the mustard seed.

19.  What did Jesus tell his disciples that evening?

20. Where was Jesus when the windstorm arose?

21. What did His disciples say to Him?

22.  What did He tell the wind and sea? What happened after that?

23. What did He tell His disciples?  What was their reaction?