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Oil painting of a first-century-style balance scale, with one side weighed down by “Tradition” and the other side labeled “Open,” symbolizing different ways of hearing the Word in Mark 4:24–25.

Ep. Mark 4:24–25 The Measure You Use

In Mark 4:24–25, Jesus uses the image of weights and measures to describe hearing the Word. A generous, honest measure brings deeper understanding, but a shallow or dishonest measure results in loss. The measure we bring to Scripture is the measure God uses with us — truth embraced grows, truth ignored is lost.

Study in the Gospel of Mark

Dwaine C. Senechal

Sep 14 min read

Painting of Jesus teaching, holding a burning oil lamp before His disciples, symbolizing the parable of the lamp in Mark 4:21–23.

Ep. Mark 4:21–23 The Lamp

In Mark 4:21–23, Jesus says the kingdom is like a lamp already burning — not meant to be hidden, but set out to shine. This short parable shows the presence of the kingdom now, the calling of God’s people to let it shine, and the principle that God’s truth will not stay buried.

Study in the Gospel of Mark

Dwaine C. Senechal

Aug 313 min read