Mark 4:26-29

Mark 4:26-29

1. We are taught that, as in the growth of grain, so in the work of grace, there must be a sower.
2. We are taught that, as in the growth of grain, so in the work of grace, there is much that is beyond man's comprehension and control.
3. We are taught that, as in the growth of grain, so in the work of grace, life manifests itself gradually.
4. We are taught that, as in the growth of grain, so in the work of grace, there is no harvest until the seed is ripe.

"Let us remember that grace, like everything else, must have a beginning. The mightiest oak was once an acorn. The strongest man was once a babe. Better a thousand times have grace in the blade than no grace at all."

"The highest abilities, the most powerful preaching, the most diligent working, cannot command success. God alone can give spiritual life. But it is a truth at the same time, which supplies an admirable antidote to over-anxiety and despondency."

Questions:

1. Are we humbled by the fact that God is the one who brings the growth? In like manner, does that fact that God brings the growth take away anxiety as if growth is up to me?

2. Do we look down on those who are young or weak in the faith or do we rejoice in the fact that He who began a good work will bring it to completion?

3. Are we prone to say about believers who have passed: why would God take them so early? Do we have God’s perspective regarding death that they never die at the wrong time?