The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon on August 26/27, “Hidden and Revealed” (Mark 4:21–34). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups or for personal reflection.

Outline

1. The Parable of the Lamp and Measure (vv. 21–25)
2. The Parable of the Growing Seed and Mustard Seed (vv. 26–32)
3. The Pattern of the Parables (vv. 33–34)

Main Point: Jesus’ parables shatter all false expectations for the kingdom of God.

Discussion Questions

• What is the main point of the passage?
• How do the parables of the lamp and the measure shatter false expectations about the kingdom of God?
• How do the parables of the seed growing and the mustard seed shatter false expectations about the kingdom of God

Application Questions

• What false expectations do you have about the kingdom of God that need to be shattered even further? Do you tend to drive in the ditch of expecting too little or of expecting too much?
• In this message, what truths landed on you that you need to share with others in your life? How can you share these truths? Devote it to prayer!

Prayer Focus

Pray for a grace to persevere as we sow and suffer patiently until the return of Christ and the restoration of all things.

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