parables
Sunday 2/8/2026 — Dan Nygaard
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Week five of the life of Christ from the New Testament book of Mark. Jesus explained that He taught with parables so that those who were not disciples—those who had rejected Him—might, "be ever hearing but never understanding". ~

Parables of Jesus
Review: Mark's introduction of Jesus
Intro: Jesus brothers said, "He is out of His mind"
Scripture: Mark 4.1-9
Principle: Jesus taught many things by parables
Problem: Jesus explained He used parables to obfuscate
Hope: the kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed

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