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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]