Daily Readings (Page 140)

Mark 4:38-39

How did Jesus respond to the storm?  

Mark 4:35-37

How would you respond if you were one of the disciples?  

Mark 4:35 – 5:20

What is the purpose of the calming of the storm?  

Mark 4:33-34

Why did Jesus speak in parables at times, and explained everything to his disciples at others?  

Mark 4:30-32

Contrast the mustard seed and tree. What is Jesus alluding to in terms of the kingdom? Why?  

Mark 4:29

What is the harvest Jesus refers to?  

Mark 4:28

How is discipleship a process, and what might be different steps in growing our faith?  

Mark 4:26-29

How does the seed grow? Is it man’s or God’s work?  

Mark 4:26-34

How do these 2 parables fit in Jesus’ teaching on the kingdom of God?  

Mark 4:20

In what ways can we hear, accept and bear fruit in the Word?