Mark 4

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:30-34

Parallel passage: Matthew 13:31 , Matthew 13:32 .— The mustard seed. I. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED AND THE LEAVEN . The latter parable refers rather to the growth of grace in the heart, the former to the extension of the Church in the world; the latter to the assimilating power of Divine grace in the human heart, the former to progressive development and final establishment of the Church on earth. II. THE SMALLNESS OF THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

With many such parables; such, that is, as he had just been delivering—plain and simple illustrations which all might understand; not abstruse and difficult similitudes, but sufficiently plain for them to perceive that there was heavenly and Divine truth lying hidden beneath them, so that they might be drawn onwards through that which they did understand, to search into something hidden beneath it, which at present they did not know. But privately to his own disciples he expounded ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The parable an instrument of mercy and judgment. I. AN INSTRUMENT OF JUDGMENT . 1 . As concealing more than it revealed to the popular mind. 2 . As convicting men of sinful ignorance and spiritual incapacity. II. AN INSTRUMENT OF MERCY . 1 . The Word of God was not wholly withdrawn. 2 . This , the only practicable form of teaching that remained to Christ , was used with constant regard to the benefit of the hearers. 3 . The desire for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:34

"Without a parable spake he not unto them." To be understood of Christ's general habit or manner of teaching. It was specially characteristic of him after it became evident that the Pharisees were seeking an occasion for his destruction. This practice proved— I. THE VASTNESS OF HIS SPIRITUAL RESOURCES . 1 . When prevented from using direct statements , he adopted an indirect mode of expression. The truth was not stifled, it only assumed another form. There was not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35

—J.J.G. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-36

And on that day,—the day, that is, on which the parables were delivered, at least those recorded by St. Mark—when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side. And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. It was the boat from which he had been preaching. They made no special preparation. They did not land first to obtain provisions. It would have been inconvenient to go ashore in the midst of the crowd. They made at once, as he told... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The storm: the two questions. The scene here depicted by the evangelist is an emblem of the condition, of the needs, of the fears, of the Church of Christ; and of the perpetual presence, the brotherly care, the Divine dignity, of the Lord. The disciples were on the Sea of Gennesaret; and we are upon the sea of life—of this uncertain world. They took Christ with them in the boat; and we have him with us alway. A storm arose and threatened their safety; and we, as long as we are here, are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

Christ and his disciples in the storm. The service of Christ— I. CONSISTING IN OBEDIENCE , SYMPATHY , AND CO - OPERATION , II . INVOLVING HARDSHIP AND APPARENT RISK . III. A TRIAL AND DISCIPLINE OF FAITH . 1 . Left to the realization of imminent destruction. 2 . Discovering the weakness of the carnal nature. 3 . Affording opportunity for the moral teaching of the Master. IV. A REVELATION OF THE DIGNITY AND POWER ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The Church in the world. Communion with Christ in— I. SEPARATION . II. TRIAL AND APPARENT DANGER . III. MUTUAL SYMPATHIES AND CARES . IV. FINAL VICTORY AND ATTAINMENT .—M. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The stilling of the storm: the deliverance of the Church. The miracles so far recorded were miracles of healing, and demonstrate the dominion of Christ in the realm of the human life—he is Lord of the human body. Now he declares his equal dominion in the realm of disturbed nature, "even the wind and the sea obey him." The Church has found two uses in the miracles of our Lord. 1 . In an earlier age they were a sign to unbelievers, evidences of the authority of the Teacher, attestations... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:30-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41

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