Gospel of Mark - Chapter 4

According to Mark 4, why did Jesus teach from a boat on the sea?

• It was to guard Himself against any unforeseen arrest.

• It was because a great multitude gathered around Him.

• It was a convenient way of avoiding the people.

• It was because, after the sermon, He was going to cross the sea to the other side.

Answer explanation

Mr 4:1

What happened to the seed that fell by the wayside?

• People trampled on it..

• The sun scorched it to death.

• It was eaten by birds.

• It died from lack of moisture.

Answer explanation

Mr 4:4

What happened to the seed that fell on stony ground?

• Though it sprouted quickly, the sun scorched it to death.

• Though it grew to maturity, it could not bear fruit.

• It never germinated.

• It died from lack of moisture for the soil was stony.

Answer explanation

Mr 4:5

What became of the seed that fell on good ground?

• It flourished well before it died.

• It stood the test of time.

• It lived long because the good soil provided all the nourishment it needed.

• It bore fruits

Answer explanation

4:8

What happened to the seed that fell among thorns?

• The thorns pinned it to the ground and it died.

• Though it germinated, the thorns pierced it such that it did not reach maturity.

• It died from malnourishment because the thorns competed with it for nutrient.

• Though it grew up, the thorns choked it such that it could not bear fruit.

Answer explanation

4:7

Who takes the word that is sowed in the heart of men?

• The sower

• The devil

• The thief

• The Son of man

Answer explanation

Mr 4:15

What causes the rootless believers to become offended?

• Persecution and tribulation

• The love of money

• The deceitfulness of riches

• The cares of this life.

Answer explanation

Mr 4:17

The thorns in the parable stand for what? Check all possible answers

• The cares of this world

• The deceitfulness of riches

• Temptation and Persecution

• The desire of other things correct

Answer explanation

Mr 4:19

The way side,

the stony ground, the thorny ground, and the good ground

refer to what?

• Heart of Man

• Soul of Man

• Life we lead

• the word

Answer explanation

Mr 4:15

According to Mark 4, what was the kingdom of God likened to

• A net full of all kinds of fish.

• A hidden treasure

• The wheat and the weeds

• A man who sows a seed but knows not how it grows up

Answer explanation

Mr 4:26-27