Marcos 4
Warren Wiersbe · Citado em PreceptAustin
Marcos 4
Wiersbe - A parable starts off as a picture that is familiar to the listeners. But as you carefully consider the picture, it becomes a mirror in which you see yourself, and many people do not like to see themselves. This explains why some of our Lord’s listeners became angry when they heard His parables, and even tried to kill Him. But if we see ourselves as needy sinners and ask for help, then the mirror becomes a window through which we see God and His grace. To understand a parable and benefit from it demands honesty and humility on our part, and many of our Lord’s hearers lacked both. (Bible Exposition Commentary) Walter W. Wessel - For centuries parables were interpreted allegorically; i.e., each element of the story was assigned a specific meaning. Thus Augustine found in the parable of the Good Samaritan references to Adam, Jerusalem, the Devil and his angels, the Law and the Prophets, and Christ and the church! Now we are more apt to look for the one main point a parable teaches. This is not to say that all Jesus’ parables have only one point to make. Some clearly have more than one, but the principle is a generally valid one. We have also learned (from Dodd and Jeremias) that the teaching found in the parables is more than general religious truth. It is always related in a dynamic way to Jesus’ message and mission, i.e., to the life situation of his ministry. This does not mean, of course, that the meaning of the parables are bound to the historical and theological situation of first-century Palestine. Like all Scripture, the parables contain truth relevant for God’s people everywhere—those of the twentieth-century world as well as those of the first-century world. (EBC-Mk) William Lane - With this call Jesus involves his hearers in the situation he describes and leads them to form a judgment upon it. He also warns them that there may be more to the parable than appears upon its surface; there can be a superficial hearing which misses the point. The introduction and conclusion to the parable of the sower set it apart as having special significance. It provides the key to the other parables of growth which follow, as indicated in Mark 4:13, where Jesus makes understanding of this parable essential to the understanding of any other parable. (NICNT-Mk) Teaching (verb)(1321)(didasko from dáo= know or teach; English = didactic; see study of related noun didaskalia and the adjective didaktikos) means to provide instruction or information in a formal or informal setting. In the 97 NT uses of didasko the meaning is virtually always to teach or instruct, although the purpose and content of the teaching must be determined from the context. In Scripture to teach means to pass on the truth about the Word of God, the God of the Word and the faith of the saints, with the goal of influencing the understanding and stimulating obedience to the truth taught and resultant Spirit energized transformation and Christ-likeness. The essence of a disciple (mathetes, cp Jesus' clear command in Mt 28:18, 19, 20) in fact is that he or she is a learner, and also a "doer" (cp Jas 1:22+). The teacher teaches and the disciple hears and processes what is heard, so that this truth affects his or her innermost being (i.e., impacting not just the "head" but especially the "heart!"). Ultimately the purpose of didasko is to shape the will of the one taught, to cause it to be conformed to the will of God (cp Ro 12:2+). Teaching (noun) (1322)(didache from didasko = to give instruction in a formal or informal setting with the highest possible development of the pupil as the goal) is a noun which describes the activity of teaching (instruction). Didache or "the teaching" was that instruction which elucidated the meaning of the facts which were proclaimed. The idea of didache then is to impart knowledge to or instruct someone, for example in how to do something, etc. Teaching or doctrine is that which communicates to another the knowledge of that which heretofore that person was ignorant or ill informed. Related Resources: Parables Parables, How to Interpret What is a parable? Why did Jesus teach in parables? How many parables are in the Bible? Daniel Akin comments "Parables are the most striking feature of the teaching ministry of Jesus.The popular idea that a parable is “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning” is helpful, but it needs to be expanded. Several observations should be noted before we dive into this first, and perhaps, most important of all the parables. Parables provide insight into the nature, coming, growth and consummation of the Kingdom of God. Parables are by design intended to be provocative and surprising. They often sneak up on us. Parables are used to simulate thinking and cause the hearer to carefully contemplate what they are hearing. Parables use everyday objects, events and circumstances to illustrate spiritual truth, usually with a new turn or twist. Parables reveal more truth to those with receptive ears and hide truth from those with dull ears. (This is critical to understanding Mk 4:10-12) Parables comprise 35% of all gospel teaching. Parables usually, but not always, focus on a single truth. Therefore, we should not allegorize them seeking a meaning for every detail. Ultimately, parables draw attention to Jesus as God’s Messiah and call us to make a personal decision concerning Him. (Mark 4:1-20 Sowing the Seed) PARABLES OF JESUS The Two Builders (Matthew 7:24–27; Luke 6:46–49) The Sprouting Seed (Mark 4:26–29) The Children of the Marketplace (Matthew 11:16–19; Luke 7:31–32) The Unclean Spirit (Matthew 12:43–45; Luke 11:24–26) Tree and Its Fruit (Matthew 12:33–37; Luke 6:43–45) The Strongman’s House (Matthew 12:29–30; Luke 11:21–23) The Sower and the Seed (Matthew 13:3–9; Mark 4:1–9; Luke 8:4–8) The Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:24–30) The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32; Mark 4:30–32; Luke 13:18–20) Leaven in the Dough (Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20–21) The Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45–46) The Dragnet (Matthew 13:47–50) Treasures New and Old (Matthew 13:52 ) The Moneylender (Luke 7:41–43) The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–42) The Friend in Need (Luke 11:5–8) The Rich Fool (Luke 12:15–21) The Master’s Return (Luke 12:35–40) The Unfruitful Fig Tree (Luke 13:6–9) The Great Banquet (Luke 14:15–24) The Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14; Luke 15:3–7) The Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:23–34) The Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10) The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) The Dishonest Steward (Luke 16:1–8) The Master and His Servant (Luke 17:7–10) The Widow and the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1–8) The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) The Wicked Vine Dressers (Matthew 21:33–46; Mark 12:1–12; Luke 20:9–19) The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–31) The Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1–14) Faithful vs. Wicked Servants (Matthew 24:45–51; Mark 13:32–37; Luke 12:41–48) The Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13) The Three Servants and the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30; Luke 19:11–27) The Ten Servants and the Minas (Luke 19:12–27) The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31–46) [Some consider the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) to be a parable; others consider it to be a true story that Jesus told.] Other Parables in the Bible The Poor Man’s Ewe Lamb (2 Samuel 12:1–4) The Poor Wise Man (Ecclesiastes 9:14–18) God’s Vineyard (Isaiah 5:1–6) The Plowman (Isaiah 28:23–29) The Potter (Jeremiah 18:1–10) The Boiling Pot (Ezekiel 24:3–5) The Two Harlots (Ezekiel 23:2–21) The Lion’s Cubs (Ezekiel 19:2–9) The Eagles and the Vine (Ezekiel 17:1–10) Related Resource: Commentary on the Parables - Hampton Keathley IV Mark 4:3 “Listen to this! Behold, the sower went out to sow; NET Mark 4:3 "Listen! A sower went out to sow. GNT Mark 4:3 Ἀκούετε. ἰδοὺ ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων σπεῖραι. NLT Mark 4:3 "Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. KJV Mark 4:3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: ESV Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. NIV Mark 4:3 "Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. ASV Mark 4:3 Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow: CSB Mark 4:3 "Listen! Consider the sower who went out to sow. NKJ Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. NRS Mark 4:3 "Listen! A sower went out to sow. YLT Mark 4:3 'Hearken, lo, the sower went forth to sow; NAB Mark 4:3 "Hear this! A sower went out to sow. NJB Mark 4:3 'Listen! Imagine a sower going out to sow. GWN Mark 4:3 "Listen! A farmer went to plant seed. BBE Mark 4:3 A man went out to put seed in the earth: Listen - Mk 4:9,23 7:14,16 De 4:1 Ps 34:11 45:10 Pr 7:24 8:32 Isa 46:3,12 Isaiah 55:1,2 Ac 2:14 Heb 2:1-3 Jas 2:5 Rev 2:7,11,29 there - Mk 4:14,26-29 Eccl 11:6 Isa 28:23-26 Mt 13:3,24,26 Lu 8:5-8 Joh 4:35-38 1Co 3:6-9 Mark 4 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Parallel Passages: Mt 13:3+ “and He spoke many things to them in parables, saying, “Behold, the sower went out to sow; Luke 8:5+ ““The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the air ate it up. OPEN YOUR EYES OPEN YOUR HEART Listen to this! Behold - Listen is a command in the present imperative calling for His hearers to given continued, close attention to what He is about to say!. (See also note on Mark 4:9) This is one where I love the old KJV rendering "Hearken!" An excellent English definition of hearken is "to lend the ear; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, obedience, or compliance." - With the present tense, Jesus is saying for them to keep on listening/heeding/hearkening to what I am saying. In other words this is not to be "in one ear and out the other!" (Read similar command by Jesus half-brother James to "prove [present imperative] yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves." James 1:22+). And just to make sure He has their attention Jesus adds behold which is also a command in the aorist imperative calling for the large crowd of pay attention! Do it now! Don't delay!
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Wiersbe - This parable can be summarized in four words: sowing (Mk 4:26), sleeping (Mk 4:27), growing (Mk 4:28), reaping (Mk 4:29). All we can do is sow the seed; God alone can give the increase (1 Cor. 3:6–7). We cannot make the seed grow; in fact, we do not fully understand how the seed grows. Our task is to sow the seed and be alert when the harvest is ready (John 4:35–38). While sleeping is sometimes a picture of sin (Ro 13:11–14; 1 Th 5:1–11), here it simply reminds us that hard-working people need their rest (see Mark 6:31). If workers do not take care of themselves, they cannot do the work God has called them to do. (Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the NT) John
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Wiersbe puts it like this: “The greatest danger was not the wind or the waves, it was the unbelief in their hearts. Our greatest problems are within us, not around us.” Storms on the Horizon What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him! Matthew 8:27+ Today's Scripture & Insight: Matthew 8:23-28 Our son, Josh, is a commercial salmon fisherman in Kodiak, Alaska. Some time ago he sent me a photograph he took of a tiny vessel a few hundred yards ahead of his boat moving through a narrow pass. Ominous storm clouds loom on the horizon. But a rainbow, the sign of God’s providence and loving care, stretches from one side of the pass to the other, encircling the little boat. The photograph reflects our earthly voyage: We sail into an uncertain future, but we are surrounded by the faithfulness of God! Jesus’ disciples were surrounded by a storm, and He used the experience to teach them about the power and faithfulness of God (Matt. 8:23-27). We seek answers for the uncertainties of life. We watch the future growing closer and wonder what will happen to us there. Puritan poet John Keble captured this in one of his poems in which he watched the future as it drew near. But as he watched he was “waiting to see what God will do.” We sail into the uncertain future surrounded by the faithfulness of God! LORD OF ALL CREATION Lord of all creation Of water, earth, and sky The heavens are Your tabernacle Glory to the Lord on High God of wonders, beyond out galaxy You are holy, holy The universe declares Your majesty You are holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Early in the morning I will celebrate the light And as I stumble through the darkness I will call Your name by night God of wonders, beyond out galaxy You are holy, holy The universe declares Your majesty You are holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth God of wonders, beyond out galaxy You are holy, holy Precious Lord, reveal Your heart to me Father holy, holy The universe declares Your majesty You are holy, holy, holy, holy Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Early in the morning I will celebrate the light And as I stumble through the darkness I will call your name by night God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are holy, holy The universe declares your majesty You are holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are holy, holy Precious Lord reveal your heart to me Father holy, holy The universe declares your majesty You are holy, holy, holy, holy Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth Hallelujahs to the Lord of heaven and earth Halleluia