Why Some People Never Get it | The Gospel of Mark: A Movement of Misfits | Week 8
Why Some People Never Get it
11/19/23 | Pastor Derek | Mark 4:1-20
The structure of today’s passage
- the parable itself
- a section about the mysterious nature of the Kingdom
- an explanation of the parable to the disciples and other curious followers.
Big Idea- A thriving disciple begins with a receptive heart.
Two problems
- Does Jesus have a special insiders club?
- Is Jesus saying that his parables are designed to keep people from salvation?
Why Some People Never Get it: Diagnosing the State of Your Heart.
- Beware of a HARD Heart (:4, 19)
- Beware of a SHALLOW Heart (:5-6, 16-17)
- Beware of a CLUTTERED Heart (:7, 18-19)
- Cultivate a RECEPTIVE Heart (:8, 20)
Next Step:
Respond to the gospel with a receptive heart
Go to www.whoisgrace.com/next and choose salvation. And let us know that you took that step today.
Find more resources at www.whoisgrace.com/mark
