and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?--"What is this?" As a result, God was to punish her by bringing destruction and captivity from the Assyrians in 722 B.C. And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit, &c.--The goodness of this last soil consists in its qualities being precisely the reverse of the other three soils: from its softness and tenderness, receiving and cherishing the seed; from its depth, allowing it to take firm root, and not quickly losing its moisture; and from its cleanness, giving its whole vigor and sap to the plant. Other parables. 4:19-20 The woman “comes to the light” (although she would prefer to divert attention from her personal life). Stock No: WW73754EB. Third Case: THE THORNY GROUND. It boggles the mind that MacArthur was capable of saying such a thing in the course of a sermon in which he rejected Mark 16:9-20, because in those thousands of copies of the Vulgate, and in those dozens of copies of the Peshitta, Mark 16:9-20 is in the text. 7. 33. Mark 4 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible . 14:24; Amos 4:1ff. And there arose a great storm of wind--"a tempest of wind." Mark 4:26-29 The kingdom of God likened to the seed which groweth imperceptibly, Mark 4:30-34 and to a grain of mustard seed. 9. Commentaries on Mark. It almost appears as if a ghostwriter (i.e., another author) wrote the commentary for Romans 4:5 in MacArthur's Revised and Updated "Study Bible," because it is accurate for a change: "If salvation were on the basis of one's own effort, God would owe salvation as a debt—but salvation is always a sovereignly given gift of God's grace (3:24; Eph, 2:8,9) to those who believe." (Luk 1-24) Bible Introductions - … (1-4) The arrest of Peter and John. And now I want you to open your Bible to Mark 9, verses 42 to 50, the last section in this ninth chapter - Mark chapter 9 - and we’ll pick up the account in verse 42. Chapter 4 opens with a series of parables (the sower, the lamp and the bushel basket, the growing seed, and the mustard seed). John MacArthur. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. I really enjoy the John MacArthur Study Bible by Word Publishing. 1. JOHN LIGHTFOOT Commentary on the Gospel of Mark. Remember to bookmark this page! And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit --This case is that of ground not thoroughly cleaned of the thistles, &c.; which, rising above the good seed, "choke" or "smother" it, excluding light and air, and drawing away the moisture and richness of the soil. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Mark 4:35-41 EXEGESIS: MARK 4-8. MacArthur makes it … A household storm? They are open to His message (Mark 4:23), absorbing all they can get (Mark 4:24–25). ( mark 4:7 mark 4:18 mark 4:19). Availability: Expected to ship on or about 09/19/20. Mark 4:10-12 - “Lest They Return, and I Should Heal Them” We should be concerned about everyone's spiritual welfare. ... An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible - is just a step away! And he saith unto them, Take heed what ye hear--In Luke ( Luke 8:18 ) it is, "Take heed how ye hear." Mark 4: A Theology of Sleep. Study the bible online using commentary on Mark 4 and more! 8. In such a soil the seed "brings forth fruit," in all different degrees of profusion, according to the measure in which the soil possesses those qualities. Excellent for: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today’s top-selling commentary series. But without a parable spake he not unto and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his. 20. GNT Mark 4:4 καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ σπείρειν ὃ μὲν ἔπεσεν παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ ἦλθεν τὰ πετεινὰ καὶ κατέφαγεν αὐτό. For example, John MacArthur has written that, “Only Mark records this parable which complements the parable of the sower by explaining in more depth the results of spiritual growth accomplished in good soil” (MacArthur Bible Commentary, e-Sword). The commentary provides a verse-by-verse and phrase-by-phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage as MacArthur explores the book's central theme---proving Jesus' divine role as Christ. Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Series) by John MacArthur, unknown edition, The great truth here taught is that hearts superficially impressed are apt to receive the truth with readiness, and even with joy ( Luke 8:13 ); but the heat of tribulation or persecution because of the word, or the trials which their new profession brings upon them quickly dries up their relish for the truth, and withers all the hasty promise of fruit which they showed. 4. 36. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word. John MacArthur. The parable of sower only appears in John. Subscribe and Get Sermons and Live Streams by John MacArthur DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX! Mark 4:40. πῶς ] how is it possible , etc.? He could not help that; it was not his fault, but the fault of the way side and of the fowls. The commentary takes you deep into each passage, verse by verse—sometimes word by word. But, lo, in this very boat of ours is One of our own flesh and blood, who with His word of command hath done the same! I was given this great reference by a great evangelist and preacher named Herman Gauthier. Parable of the Seed Growing We Know not How ( Mark 4:26-29 ). Lord Jesus, don’t you care that my child is sick? choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful--First, "The cares of this world"--anxious, unrelaxing attention to the business of this present life; second, "The deceitfulness of riches"--of those riches which are the fruit of this worldly "care"; third, "The pleasures of this life," or "the lusts of other things entering in"--the enjoyments in themselves may be innocent, which worldly prosperity enables one to indulge. MacArthur makes it seem as if the opposite is the case. 1. The 25th installment to the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series, which has been praised for its accessibility to lay leaders, this commentary on John 1-11 introduces you to the most unique of the four Gospels.. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. 2 Kin. ( mark 4:4 mark 4:15 ). And there were also with him other little ships--with passengers, probably, wishing to accompany Him. By: John MacArthur. Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary. As in the parables which we have endeavored to explain in Matthew 13:1-58 , we shall take this parable and the Lord's own exposition of the different parts of it together. Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series) Hardcover – April 1, 2015 by John MacArthur (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings Peacetime and wealth had made her bankrupt spiritually, morally, and ethically (cf. of What a vivid picture is this of the mournful condition of many, especially in great commercial countries, who once promised much fruit! 39. ( = Matthew 8:23-34 , Luke 8:22-39 ). Mark 4:4 as he was sowing, some seed fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate it up. 4:35-5:20'. But the word of command was given to both elements at once. "The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea!" Commentary and Bible study. THE CONTEXT Jesus' role as teacher is important in this Gospel. Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. These commentaries from respected Bible scholar and preacher John MacArthur give a verse-by-verse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Reason for Teaching in Parables ( mark 4:11 mark 4:12 mark 4:21-25 ). More than 3,200 notes written by Andrew Wommack. Liberated for Life (Galatians) (1975) Regal Beware the Pretenders (Jude) (1980) Victor How to Study the Bible (1985, 2009) Moody ISBN 0-8024-5303-1 How to Get the Most from God's Word (1997) Word MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible (2002) Word MacArthur Bible Handbook (2003) Thomas Nelson He taught them many things by parables — After the usual manner of the eastern nations, to make his instructions more agreeable to them, and to impress them the more upon attentive hearers. Mark 9-16 MacArthur New Testament Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series Book 6) - Kindle edition by MacArthur, John. And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. Study the Bible on the go with Andrew’s free online Bible commentary. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear--beautiful allusion to the succession of similar stages, though not definitely marked periods, in the Christian life, and generally in the kingdom of God. And so, the great general lesson held forth in this parable of the sower is, that however faithful the preacher, and how pure soever his message, the effect of the preaching of the word depends upon the state of the hearer's heart. A parable signifies not only a simile or comparison, and sometimes a proverb, but any kind of instructive speech, wherein spiritual things are explained and illustrated by natural, Proverbs 1:6. ~ Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Purpose of the MacArthur Commentary Series. Such "bring forth fruit with patience" ( Mark 4:15 ), or continuance, "enduring to the end"; in contrast with those in whom the word is "choked" and brings no fruit to perfection. It takes great faith to trust the sleeping Jesus, to know that He cares and works for us even when it does not seem like it. 1. The Next Event on God’s Prophetic Timetable, Part 1 - … And he said unto them, Is a candle--or "lamp" brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? To the other side, He didn’t say, “to the middle of the lake to be drowned!”. They are imparted to be diffused abroad, and they shall be so; yea, a time is coming when the most hidden things shall be brought to light. These "choke" or "smother" the word; drawing off so much of one's attention, absorbing so much of one's interest, and using up so much of one's time, that only the dregs of these remain for spiritual things, and a ragged, hurried, and heartless formalism is at length all the religion of such persons. The evil here is neither a hard nor a shallow soil--there is softness enough, and depth enough; but it is the existence in it of what draws all the moisture and richness of the soil away to itself, and so starves the plant. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 19. Lord Jesus, don’t you care that my friends have deserted me? and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up--Not only could the seed not get beneath the surface, but "it was trodden down" ( Luke 8:5 ), and afterwards picked up and devoured by the fowls. ” (Mark 4:38) When we think Jesus doesn’t care about us, it shows we have no faith, because we don’t believe the truth about Jesus. After all, Jesus said to get you have to give away what you have. As a "hundredfold," though not unexampled ( Genesis 26:12 ), sis a rare return in the natural husbandry, so the highest degrees of spiritual fruitfulness are too seldom witnessed. Jesus’ parable of the sower in Mark 4:1–9, with his expla­nation of it in Mark 4:13–20, centers on “the word”—in Mark, the message of the gos­pel (note Mark 1:1, 14–15). 15. But when the fruit is brought forth--to maturity immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come--This charmingly points to the transition from the earthly to the heavenly condition of the Christian and the Church. In Luke ( Luke 8:24 ) this is doubled--in token of their life-and-death earnestness--"Master, Master." Mark 4:21-25 The light of knowledge is given to be communicated to others. "They bring no fruit to perfection" ( Luke 8:14 ); indicating how much growth there may be, in the early stages of such a case, and promise of fruit--which after all never ripens. Bringing the same expositional skill and down-to-earth style to this one-volume commentary as he has to his best-selling multivolume New Testament set, John MacArthur offers a non-technical passage-by-passage examination of the whole Bible. 18. And He was saying, ‘The kingdom of God is like a man you casts his seed upon the soil.’ (Mark 4:26) First, we are to sow the seed of God’s word. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm--The sudden hushing of the wind would not at once have calmed the sea, whose commotion would have settled only after a considerable time. This may be a general saying rather than a specific claim to be a prophet, although others unquestionably saw Him as one, and it does indicate that Jesus would not shy from the title. And he began again to teach by the seaside: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude--or, according to another well-supported reading, "a mighty" or "immense multitude." Lord Jesus, don’t you care that I lost my job. of which this is nearly a repetition. And they feared exceedingly--were struck with deep awe. Hence it "becomes unfruitful" ( Matthew 13:22 ); it grows, but its growth is checked, and it never ripens. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water's edge. But these are only the great unseen parties, struggling in this world for the possession of man. Commentaries for Mark Chapter 4 The parable of the sower. Thus, as in all the cases about to be described, the sower is the same, and the seed is the same; while the result is entirely different, the whole difference must lie in the soils, which mean the different states of the human heart. But who is "the sower?" This is a very good question, for on the surface it does seem to be teaching this. In Ex.3 God’s presence wasn’t enough for Moses, he needed the dramatic & spectacular. Mark 1-8 begins The MacArthur New Testament Commentary's look at the second of the four gospels. Chapter 4 opens with a series of parables (the sower, the lamp and the bushel basket, the growing seed, and the mustard seed). A business storm? He starts right in with this “good news” of … Continue reading "Commentary on Mark 1:4 … so that he entered into a ship--rather, "the ship," meaning the one mentioned in Mark 3:9 . Even the Lord’s message was hard to swallow. For there is nothing hid which shall not be manifested, but the connection there and here is slightly different. Veiled under some real fact in our Lord's life on earth, lie all the revelations of His will in faith and doctrine concerning His Church and His children throughout the ages; so I seem to trace the spiritual teaching of Advent under the … It is worthy of notice how considerately the Lord defers this rebuke till He had first removed the danger, in the midst of which they would not have been in a state to listen to anything. These commentaries from respected Bible scholar and preacher John MacArthur give a verse-by-verse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Read Mark 4 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 1,2. The time of this section is very definitely marked by our Evangelist, and by him alone, in the opening words. A lack of concern in this area can be eternally devastating! And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them. 21. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Mark MacArthur—son of prominent author and pastor, John MacArthur, and a board member of his father’s radio ministry, Grace To You— with defrauding clients in a $16 million investment scheme. He didn’t promise an easy trip, but He did guarantee arrival at their destination. It boggles the mind that MacArthur was capable of saying such a thing in the course of a sermon in which he rejected Mark 16:9-20, because in those thousands of copies of the Vulgate, and in those dozens of copies of the Peshitta, Mark 16:9-20 is in the text. In Matthew ( Matthew 8:26 ) it is, "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" In Matthew ( Matthew 8:24 ), "insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves"; but this is too strong. carest thou not that we perish?--Unbelief and fear made them sadly forget their place, to speak so. Stock No: WW73754EB. 38. What. The crowds that followed Jesus were not committed, but shallow. Ironically, John MacArthur presented this false teaching during a Question & Answer forum at his church titled Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a Time. Try it free for 30 days. Mark 4:35-41 Christ stilleth a tempest by his word. To understand a proverb and the interpretation— The proverb is the literal sense, the interpretation is the spiritual resting in the lit… And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground, &c.--"Immediately" the seed in such a case "springs up"--all the quicker from the shallowness of the soil--"because it has no depth of earth." Sermon Bible Commentary. ( = Matthew 13:1-23 Matthew 13:31 Matthew 13:32 Luke 8:4-18 ). 1 Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. Lord Jesus, don’t you care that I feel so alone? Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series) Hardcover – April 1, 2015 by John MacArthur (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings Subscribe and Get Sermons and Live Streams by John MacArthur DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX! So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; and should sleep, and rise night and day--go about his other ordinary occupations, leaving it to the well-known laws of vegetation under the genial influences of heaven. We are here because we are motivated by Scripture. And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth--"the rocky ground"; in Matthew ( Matthew 13:5 ), "the rocky places"; in Luke ( Luke 8:6 ), "the rock." And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve--probably those who followed Him most closely and were firmest in discipleship, next to the Twelve. Speaking to the disciples, Jesus explains Alternate First Reading. Lord Jesus, don’t you care that my husband has died? 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