Mark 4:21
Jesus also said to them, "Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn't he set it on a stand?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 4:21?

2. How does Mark 4:21 encourage us to share our faith with others?

3. What does "lamp under a basket" symbolize in our Christian walk?

4. How can Matthew 5:14-16 deepen our understanding of Mark 4:21?

5. In what ways can we ensure our light shines brightly in daily life?

6. How does Mark 4:21 challenge us to live openly as followers of Christ?

7. What does Mark 4:21 reveal about the nature of truth and its visibility in our lives?

8. How does Mark 4:21 challenge the idea of keeping faith private?

9. In what ways does Mark 4:21 encourage believers to share their faith openly?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 4?

11. In Mark 4:21–22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret?

12. Is radiometric dating accurate for dating the Earth?

13. If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?

14. What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the metaphor of a lamp in Mark 4:21 challenge you in your personal walk with Christ?

2. What are some "bushels" or "beds" in your life that might be hiding the light of the Gospel, and how can you address them?

3. How can you practically live out the call to be a light in your community, workplace, or family?

4. In what ways does understanding Jesus as the Light of the World (John 8:12) deepen your understanding of this parable?

5. How do the teachings in Ephesians 5:8-14 and Philippians 2:15 complement the message of Mark 4:21, and how can they be applied in your daily life?1. What does the Parable of the Sower teach us about our responsiveness to God's Word?

2. How do we apply the message of the Parable of the Lamp in our daily lives?

3. How does the Parable of the Growing Seed deepen our understanding of spiritual growth?

4. What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed reveal about the nature of the Kingdom of God?

5. How does Jesus' calming the storm demonstrate His divine authority?

6. How do you personally relate to the disciples' fear during the storm?

7. How can the disciples' experience of the calming storm inspire us in our present-day struggles?

8. What can we learn about faith and fear from the disciples' reaction to the storm and Jesus' response?

9. How does the use of parables help to illuminate spiritual truths?

10. How can the mystery of the Kingdom's growth (as in the Parables of the Growing Seed and Mustard Seed) reassure us in our spiritual journeys?

11. How can we be 'good soil' in the context of the Parable of the Sower?

12. How does the concept of 'measure for measure' apply in our spiritual and daily life, as Jesus mentioned in verses 24-25?

13. How can Jesus' authority over nature impact your perspective on His authority over your life circumstances?

14. How can you help others to understand and apply the messages of these parables in their own lives?

15. What steps can you take to ensure you're not just hearing the Word, but also understanding it?

16. How can we trust God's mysterious work in our lives, as depicted in the Parable of the Growing Seed?

17. How does Mark 4 challenge you to respond to God's Word?

18. How can we cultivate faith that stands strong in life's 'storms'?

19. How does the Parable of the Mustard Seed inspire us to have great expectations for small beginnings?

20. How can the themes in Mark 4 provide comfort and guidance in the modern world?

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