The Growth of the King

Small Group Questions

1.  In what areas would you like to see growth in your spiritual life?

Read Mark 4:3-9 ; 14-20

2.  What is the main point of this parable?  What does it tell us about the kingdom of God?  What does it tell us about the Christian life?

3.   What are the different things that impede spiritual growth?  How? (Give contemporary examples)

Read Mark 4:21-25

3.  If we assume these two sayings flow from the original parable – what are their meanings? How do they relate to the original parable?

Read Mark 4:26-29

4.  What is the seed? Where does the seed’s power come from?  What is the outcome of the seed being sown?

Read Mark 4:30-32

5.  How does this parable expand and build upon the parable that came before it?

6.  Jesus says this tiny seed grows into a tree that becomes a shelter for birds. What does this image tell us about the goal of this growth? (Read Ezekiel 17:22-24 )