Mark used a few different times that Jesus told parables about seeds to tell us something about faith.
Mark spent a little time establishing that Jesus came with authority, and we needed to listen to Him. Now Mark wants to talk about what things Jesus thinks we need to correct first.
We are reading through the book of Mark. This week, is Mark 1:1-2:12. The big point? Jesus isn't just powerful - He's King.
How can struggles in this life be 'gain' in Christ? What kind of perspective do we need to have?
In Philippians, Paul said 'To live is Christ, and to die is gain'. What did he mean by 'to live is Christ'?
God calls us to a faith that stands firm on our convictions, rather than waivers through our circumstances.
What ministry did Jesus leave us on Earth? What did He want us to continue doing, that He started?