When asked about why he teaches in parables, Jesus says that He teaches in parables "so that while seeing they may see, and not perceive, and while hearing, they may hear, and not understand, otherwise they might return and it would be forgiven them." - Mark 4:12.
Doesn't Jesus want people to understand his teaching? Doesn't he want them to be forgiven?
In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, we explore Mark 4, its connection to Isaiah 6, and why Jesus taught in parables.
Mark 4:10-12
10 As soon as He was alone, His followers, along with the twelve disciples, began asking Him about the parables. 11 And He was saying to them, “To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but for those who are outside, everything comes in parables, 12 so that while seeing they may see, and not perceive, and while hearing, they may hear, and not understand, otherwise they might return and it would be forgiven them.”
Isaiah 6:8-10
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
9 And He said, “Go, and tell this people:
‘Keep on listening, but do not understand;
And keep on looking, but do not gain knowledge.’
10 Make the hearts of this people insensitive,
Their ears dull,
And their eyes blind,
So that they will not see with their eyes,
Hear with their ears,
Understand with their hearts,
And return and be healed.”
Want to get more out of your Bible reading? Free Resource: 7 Ways to Immediately Get More Out of the Bible
https://www.johnwhittaker.net/seven-ways
Support this ministry:
Set up a one-time or monthly donation at the link below.
http://worldfamilymissions.org/john-whittaker/
The Listener’s Commentary - In-depth teaching through books of the Bible to help you learn the Bible for yourself:
https://www.listenerscommentary.com
Connect with me:
Social Media- connect on facebook and instagram
Email - john@johnwhittaker.net
As always, if you appreciate this teaching leave a review and share freely - on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, via email.
How can God say love your enemies and also say wipe out all the Canaanites?
Why is the Bible so strange sometimes? | 0093
Lead Us Not Into Temptation | Life of Prayer | 0092
Forgive Us Our Debts - The Prayer that Changes Your Life | Life of Prayer | 0091
Learning to Trust | Life of Prayer | 0090
What Are You Asking When You Ask For God's Kingdom to Come? | Life of Prayer | 0089
What Does It Mean to Pray "Hallowed Be Your Name"? | Life of Prayer | 0088
Who Do You Pray To? | Life of Prayer | 0087
You Don't Become a Great Pray-er on Accident | Life of Prayer | 0086
The #1 Key to Life Change (and an update on the Bible in Life ministry) | 0084
Guilt, Shame, and Three Bible Words that Changed My Life | Big Bible Words | 0083
How to Make Sense Out of Life | The Book of Ecclesiastes | 0082
Shepherds, Angels, and a King For All People - The Christmas Story, pt. 3 | 0081
Was Jesus Born in a Barn? - The Christmas Story, pt. 2 | 0080
Augustus, Quirinius, and God's Sovereignty - The Christmas Story, pt. 1 | 0079
Sin: It's Not Breaking Arbitrary Religious Rules | Big Bible Words | 0078
Slaves, Pharaoh, and Redemption | Bible Bible Words, pt. 4 | 0077
Kingdom of God | Big Bible Words, pt. 3 | 0076
Grace! | Big Bible Words, pt. 2 | 0075
What's the News? | Big Bible Words, pt. 1
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Life After Ministry
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)