Responding to the Gospel

RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL
Christ Proclamation Church
Mark 4:1-20
December 12, 2018

Sermon Theme – Jesus is the one true King, and the coming of His Kingdom, brings salvation and judgment, revelation and concealment. Therefore, be all the more certain to hear the word clearly, accept it whole-heartedly, and bear fruit abundantly for your good and for God’s glory.

I. REALITY OF PARABLE PREACHING
   A. Context of Jesus’ Preaching – (4:1-2)
   B. Content of Jesus’ Preaching – (4:3-9)

II. REASON FOR PARABLE PREACHING
   A. To Reveal the Kingdom of God – (4:10-11a)
   B. To Conceal the Kingdom of God – (4:11b-12)

III. RESPONSE TO PARABLE PREACHING
   A. Types of Unbelieving Responses – (4:13-19)
       1. Immediate Rejection
       2. Reality of Persecution
       3. Desire for Worldly Things
   B. Types of Believing Responses – (4:20)
       1. 30-Fold Fruit
       2. 60-Fold Fruit
       3. 100-Fold Fruit