In this chapter, we have, I. The parable of the seed, and the four sorts of ground , with the exposition of it , and the application of it, Mark 4:21–25. II. The parable of the seed growing gradually, but insensibly, Mark 4:26–29. III.

The foregoing chapter began with Christ’s entering into the synagogue ; this chapter begins with Christ’s teaching again by the sea side. Thus he changed his method, that if possible all might be reached and wrought upon.

The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these:— I. That those who are good ought to consider the obligations they are under to do good; that is, as in the parable before, to bring forth fruit.

This miracle which Christ wrought for the relief of his disciples, in stilling the storm, we had before (Matt. 8:23, &c.); but it is here more fully related. Observe, 1. It was the same day that he had preached out of a ship, when the even was come, Mark 4:35.