Grace Church

Why Some People Never Get it 11/19/23 | Pastor Derek | Mark 4:1-20    The structure of today’s passage   the parable itself  a section about the mysterious nature of the Kingdom   an explanation of the parable to the disciples and other curious followers.    Big Idea- A thriving disciple begins with a receptive heart.  Two problems    Does Jesus have a special insiders club?   Is Jesus saying that his parables are designed to keep people from salvation?     Why Some People Never Get it: Diagnosing the State of Your Heart.    Beware of a HARD Heart (:4, 19)   Beware of a SHALLOW Heart (:5-6, 16-17)  Beware of a CLUTTERED Heart (:7, 18-19)   Cultivate a RECEPTIVE Heart (:8, 20)    Next Step:  Respond to the gospel with a receptive heart Go to www.whoisgrace.com/next and choose salvation. And let us know that you took that step today.    Find more resources at www.whoisgrace.com/mark