Questions and Answers
Where did Jesus sit as He taught the great multitude that gathered by the seaside?
In a boat
How did Jesus teach the people who gathered by the seaside?
By parables
What is the first parable the Gospel of Mark records?
The parable of the sower
In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell by the wayside?
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In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell on rocky ground?
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In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell among thorns?
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In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell on rich soil?
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As Jesus explained the parable of the sower to the twelve and others, what did He say the sower actually sowed?
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In the parable of the sower, what happens to the ones by the wayside when the word is sown?
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In the Parable of the sower, how does the word of God represent to those sown on rocky ground?
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In the parable of the sower, which of these things do the thorns represent?
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In the parable of the sower, who are the ones sown on good ground?
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Which parable follows after the parable of the sower?
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Why did Jesus say to be careful of what we hear?
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How does Jesus explain the Kingdom of God?
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To what did Jesus compare a mustard seed?
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Jesus said that the birds may lodge under the shadow of what plant?
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At what time of the day did Jesus and His disciples leave the multitude and take a boat to the other side of the sea?
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What did Jesus do when His disciples woke Him up during the great storm at sea?
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Whom did Jesus ask 'Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?'
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How did Jesus' disciples react when they saw Him calm the great storm that threatened their ship at sea?
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Study Notes
Jesus Teaching by the Sea
- Jesus taught a large crowd by sitting in a boat stationed by the seaside.
Teaching Method
- Jesus used parables, simple stories with moral or spiritual lessons, to engage His audience.
Parable of the Sower
- The first recorded parable is the Parable of the Sower, illustrating various responses to God's word through seeds.
Seed Responses
- Seed by the wayside: eaten by birds, symbolizing Satan's removal of the word from hearts.
- Seed on rocky ground: sprouts quickly but withers due to lack of roots amidst tribulation.
- Seed among thorns: choked by thorns, representing worldly concerns and desires, resulting in no fruit.
- Seed on good soil: thrives and produces abundant fruit (thirty, sixty, a hundredfold).
Spiritual Interpretation
- The sower symbolizes those sharing God's word, while the seeds represent the varying reactions to that message.
- Good ground represents individuals who understand, accept, and act upon the word of God.
Subsequent Parables
- Follows the Parable of the Sower with the Parable of the Lamp, emphasizing the importance of hearing and understanding.
Importance of Listening
- The quality of one’s hearing directly affects spiritual growth; those who measure carefully will receive more.
Kingdom of God
- Jesus describes the Kingdom of God as quietly growing and ultimately reaching fulfillment at judgment.
Mustard Seed Comparison
- The mustard seed symbolizes the Kingdom of God, highlighting its modest beginnings and significant growth potential.
Miracle at Sea
- After teaching, Jesus and His disciples crossed the sea in the evening, leading to a significant storm.
Jesus Calms the Storm
- Jesus demonstrated authority over nature by rebuking the wind and calming the sea in response to His disciples' fear.
Disciples' Reaction
- The disciples were astonished by Jesus' power over the storm, showcasing their growing understanding of His divine identity.
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