Parables in the Gospel of Mark:
An Internet Bible Study Courtesy of PGUMC
Lesson Four: Mark 4:30-32 The Mustard Seed
Review
Lesson Three seemed to introduce yet another subtle element to our discussion on parables. We do not necessarily have to understand how a certain parable works to experience a change in our thought processes in response to [...]
Parables in the Gospel of Mark:
An Internet Bible Study Courtesy of PGUMC
Lesson Three: Mark 4:26-29 Growing Seed
Review
Carefully reading even familiar texts often opens up new interpretive opportunities. It would seem that Mark uses the parables of Jesus to add a dimension of meaning and commentary to the actions found in the narrative of the Gospel. [...]
Parables in the Gospel of Mark:
An Internet Bible Study Courtesy of PGUMC
Lesson Two: Mark 4:21-25 A Lamp Under a Basket
Review
Parables can be very elastic an offer a multitude of interpretive possibilities, however it is not accurate or honest to take an anything goes attitude. We should always try to understand the meaning of a parable [...]
Parables in the Gospel of Mark:
An Internet Bible Study Courtesy of PGUMC
Lesson One: Mark 4:3-8 (1-20) The Parable of the Sower
Review
Before we begin this lesson, I would like to share some of the responses from the discussion questions from the Introduction.
1. How do you use parables in communicating with others about difficult or controversial [...]
Parables in the Gospel of Mark:
An Internet Bible Study Courtesy of PGUMC
Introduction: Mark 4:33-34
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; 34he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. Mark 4:33-34
What is a Parable?
A parable [...]