Hope Has a Name: Telling Tales | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 24 October 2021

During October at our 7pm services, we’re looking at the Gospel of Mark.

24 October 2021 - 7pm Service

Hope Has a Name Series

During October at our 7pm services, we’re looking at the book of Mark. The apostle Mark’s gospel is fast paced and concise, sharing an overview of key facets about Jesus’ ministry and the good news He gives to us. This week, Dave is looking at why Jesus taught by telling stories and we look at the parable of the sower.

You can go deeper with this topic on your own or in your small group using the discussion notes below.

DISCUSSION NOTES

Read Mark 4:1-34.

People love a good story. When Jesus told parables, they weren’t just memorable stories, they had a point to them that taught people more about the Kingdom of God.

1. Why do you think Jesus taught through story? What is the power of story today?

2. The parable of the Sower is in some ways an introduction to all parables, and a story about stories.

3. How do we understand this parable?

4. What kind of soil might we be?

5. Is it possible to change our “soil type”? If so, how? What might a “fruitful” life look like?