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可Mk 4:39 “住了吧！靜了吧！”“Peace! Be still!”
我心堅定於祢 | 小羊詩歌
在馬可福音第三章中，我們看見耶穌在面對宗教領袖的敵意與四面蜂擁的群眾時，主動呼召並設立十二門徒，引導他們從「功利式的尋求」轉變為「全心降服的跟隨」。到了第四章，天國的事工更進一步——耶穌不單呼召門徒「常與祂同在」，更開始藉由天國的比喻揭示「天國的奧秘」。
天國的奧秘不是一套隱密抽象的理論，而是一種活潑、有生命力且必須付諸實行的屬靈大能。從心田的開墾、真理之光的流露、生命的暗中成長與超自然擴張，到面對生命突如其來的風浪，耶穌呼召每一位門徒將天國的道深植於心，在具體的日常生活中活出信心與順服的行動：
聽道實踐（可 4:1–20）： 清理心田雜草，切實遵行神的話語，結出倍增果實。
照亮他人（可 4:21–25）： 帶著渴慕的器量領受真理之光，並在生活中活出照亮他人。
憑信等候（可 4:26–29）： 忠心撒種耕耘，仰望神話語中超自然的生命力與暗中成長。
微小順服（可 4:30–34）： 不輕視微小的起頭，發揮天國遮蔭與庇護的影響力。
定睛基督（可 4:35–41）： 在生命暴風中仰望救主，經歷祂統管萬有的平安與拯救。
I) Theme: The Savior is the Only Answer! Living Out the Mystery of the Kingdom
In Mark Chapter 3, as Jesus faced the hostility of religious leaders and crowds pressing in from all sides, He proactively called and appointed the Twelve Disciples—guiding them to shift from a "utilitarian pursuit" to a "wholehearted, surrendered following." Moving into Chapter 4, the work of the Kingdom advances further: Jesus not only calls the disciples to "be with Him," but also begins revealing the "mystery of the Kingdom of God" through parables.
The mystery of the Kingdom is not a set of hidden, abstract theories; rather, it is a vibrant, living, and active spiritual power that must be put into practice. From the cultivation of the heart's soil, the manifestation of the light of truth, the hidden growth and supernatural expansion of life, to facing sudden storms in life, Jesus calls every disciple to plant the Word of the Kingdom deep in their hearts and live out actions of faith and obedience in concrete, daily life:
Practicing What You Hear (Mark 4:1–20): Clear out the weeds in the heart's soil, faithfully obey God's Word, and bear multiplied fruit.
Shining for Others (Mark 4:21–25): Receive the light of truth with a capacity of longing, and live it out to illuminate others in daily life.
Waiting in Faith (Mark 4:26–29): Sow and cultivate faithfully, looking to the supernatural vitality and hidden growth within God's Word.
Obedience in Small Things (Mark 4:30–34): Do not despise small beginnings, but exercise the Kingdom's influence of shelter and refuge.
Fixing Your Eyes on Christ (Mark 4:35–41): Look to the Savior amidst life's storms, and experience His peace and salvation that rule over all things.
II.a) 撒種的比喻The Parable of the Sower（可 Mk 4:1–20）
1 耶穌又在海邊教訓人。有許多人到他那裡聚集，以致他上了船坐下，船在海裡，眾人都在海邊地上。2 耶穌用比喻教訓他們許多道理。在教訓之時，對他們說：3 “你們聽啊！有一個撒種的出去撒種。4 撒的時候，有落在路旁的，飛鳥來吃盡了；
… 13 又對他們說：“你們不明白這比喻嗎？這樣怎能明白一切的比喻呢？14 撒種的人所撒的就是道。15 那撒在路旁的，就是人聽了道，撒但立刻來，把撒在他心中的道奪了去。
5 有落在土淺石頭地上的，土既不深，發苗最快，6 日頭出來一曬，因為沒有根，就枯乾了；
… 16 那撒在石頭地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡喜領受，17 成因心裡沒有根，不過是暫時的，及至為道遭了患難，或是受了逼迫，立刻跌倒了。
7 有落在荊棘裡的，荊棘長起來，把他擠住了，就不結實；
… 18 還有那撒在荊棘裡的，就是人聽了道，19 後有世上的思慮、錢財的迷惑，和別樣的私慾進來，把道擠住了，就不能結實。
8 又有落在好土裡的，就發生長大，結實有三十倍的，有六十倍的，有一百倍的”；…20 那撒在好地上的，就是人聽道，又領受，並且結實，有三十倍的，有六十倍的，有一百倍的。”
9 又說：“有耳可聽的，就應當聽！” 10 無人的時候，跟隨耶穌的人和十二個門徒問他這比喻的意思。11 耶穌對他們說：“神國的奧秘只叫你們知道，若是外人，就用比喻，12 叫『他們看是看見，卻不曉得；聽是聽見，卻不明白；恐怕他們回轉過來，就得赦免。』”
…33 耶穌用許多這樣的比喻，照他們所能聽的，對他們講道。34 若不用比喻，就不對他們講，沒有人的時候，就把一切的道講給門徒聽。
(羅 2:3–6 3 你這人哪，你論斷行這樣事的人，自己所行的卻和別人一樣！你以為能逃脫神的審判嗎？4 還是你藐視他豐富的恩慈、寬容、忍耐，不曉得他的恩慈是領你悔改呢？5 你竟任著你剛硬不悔改的心，為自己積蓄忿怒，以致神震怒，顯他公義審判的日子來到。6 他必照各人的行為報應各人。)
>a.路旁的心田—撒但立刻奪去（3–4, 13–15）
**「種」是指神的話（道）；「田地」就是人的心靈狀態；「飛鳥/路旁」象徵撒但與剛硬無動於衷的心田 (14–15)
** 路旁的心因世俗的踐踏而變得板結剛硬。當神的道剛落下一未深入時，仇敵撒但便「立刻」前來將心中的道奪去，使真理完全無法留存與發芽(15).
** 警惕心靈的麻木與剛硬！聽道若不上心、不回應，仇敵奪走真理。
>b.石頭地的心田——患難逼迫中退縮（5–6, 16–17）
**「土淺石頭地」象徵缺乏深層屬靈根基、僅停留在情緒熱情的心靈；「日頭/曬」象徵因道而來的患難與逼迫 (16–17)。
**心底有剛硬石頭阻擋。聽道時雖「立刻歡喜領受」，但因未深度開墾而「心裏沒有根」。患難逼迫一來，便立刻軟弱跌倒 (16–17)。
**信仰不能停留在感官熱情！必須在基督裡深根建造，才能經受得住環境與試煉的考驗。
>c.荊棘裡的心田——世俗與私慾的窒息（7, 18–19）
**「荊棘」象徵世上的思慮、錢財的迷惑 和別樣的私慾 的蔓延與窒息 (18–19)。
**道雖已發芽，但心靈未經清理。這些雜草搶奪養分、把道「擠住」，使其無法結實 (19)
**生命結實的關鍵在於「減法」！若不主動除掉心靈中的世俗焦慮與私慾雜草，神話語的生命力就會被扼殺。
>d.好土的心田——聽道、領受與倍增結實（8, 20）
**「好土」象徵聽道、甘心領受並切實遵行神話語的心靈狀態 (20)
**心田經主的開墾與清理，沒有仇敵掠奪、石頭阻擋或荊棘擠壓。神的道深植其中，便發芽下扎，結實三十倍、六十倍、一百倍 (8, 20)
**懇求主開闢我們的心田！帶著敬畏與順服聽道並遵行，神的道必在我們的生命與服事中彰顯大能，結出倍增果實。
>神國的奧秘與比喻的目的（9–12, 33-34）
天國比喻的顛覆性能力： （E.J. Schnabel）耶穌的比喻絕非簡單的神學插圖或道德說教，而是透過故事來傳遞深刻意涵，往往使聽者感到困惑、震驚並帶來挑戰。比喻打破傳統的宗教框架，要求聽者不能冷眼旁觀，必須進入故事檢視自己的生命心田。
啟示與遮蔽的雙重目的 –「有耳可聽的」象徵尋求真理、心靈謙卑並願意回應神道的聽者 (9)。「外人」指心靈剛硬、冷眼旁觀，拒絕服從神主權的群眾 (11)。
**「恐怕他們回轉過來，就得赦免」（12b）： 引自《以賽亞書》6 章 9–10 節。這並非神不願赦免人，而是一種反語式的嚴肅警告與審判。當人心長期拒絕真理、持續麻木時，神的道反而凸顯出人內心的剛硬。那些冷眼旁觀的「外人」因執迷於罪，深怕一旦真正明白真理並回轉，就必須放棄私慾來領受赦免。
***人的任性與對神的公義審判 (羅 2:3–6) –
凡自以為能逃脫神審判的人，乃是藐視神豐富的恩慈、寬容與忍耐，不曉得神的恩慈是領人悔改；若人心剛硬不肯悔改，就是為自己積蓄憤怒，任憑神在公義審判的日子，按各人所行的報應各人。
**珍惜屬靈的看見與聽見 耶穌 把一切的道/神國的奧秘向渴慕的門徒講明白(34) 帶著渴慕與順服的心靠近主，切莫因心靈剛硬、執迷於罪而錯失得著神赦免與醫治的恩典。
Reception of Life and the Heart's Soil:
>The Soil Along the Path — Satan Immediately Takes It Away (3–4, 13–15)
"Seed" refers to the Word of God; "Soil" represents the spiritual condition of a person's heart; "Birds / Along the Path" represent Satan and a hardened, indifferent heart (14–15).
The heart along the path becomes packed and hardened through worldly trampling. When God's Word barely lands without penetrating deep, the enemy Satan comes "immediately" to take away the Word in the heart, making it impossible for truth to remain or sprout (15).
Beware of spiritual numbness and hardness! If you hear the Word without taking it to heart or responding, the enemy will snatch the truth away.
>The Rocky Ground — Shrinking Back in Tribulation and Persecution (5–6, 16–17)
"Shallow Rocky Ground" represents a heart lacking deep spiritual roots and driven only by emotional enthusiasm; "Sun / Scorching" represents tribulation and persecution that arise on account of the Word (16–17).
Hard rocks block the depth of the heart. Though one "immediately receives it with joy" upon hearing the Word, because it is not deeply cultivated, "they have no root in themselves." When trouble or persecution comes, they immediately stumble and fall away (16–17).
Faith cannot remain on sensory enthusiasm! It must be deeply rooted and built up in Christ to withstand testing and difficult circumstances.
>Among the Thorns — Choked by Worldliness and Desires (7, 18–19)
"Thorns" represent the worries of this world, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the overcrowding and choking of other desires (18–19).
Though the Word has sprouted, the heart has not been cleared. These weeds steal nutrients, "choking" the Word so that it fails to yield fruit (19).
The key to a fruitful life lies in "subtraction"! If we do not actively remove worldly anxieties and sinful desires from our hearts, the vitality of God's Word will be strangled.
>The Good Soil — Hearing, Accepting, and Multiplying Fruit (8, 20)
"Good Soil" represents a heart condition that hears, willingly accepts, and faithfully obeys God's Word (20).
The soil of the heart is cultivated and cleared by the Lord, free from the enemy's plunder, rock blockages, or thorn pressure. As God's Word is deeply planted within, it strikes root downward and sprouts upward, bearing fruit thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold (8, 20).
We pray that the Lord opens up the soil of our hearts! Hearing and obeying with reverence and submission, God's Word will manifest power in our lives and ministries, yielding a multiplied harvest.
>The Mystery of the Kingdom and the Purpose of Parables (9–12, 33–34)
The Subversive Power of Kingdom Parables: (E.J. Schnabel) Jesus' parables are by no means simple theological illustrations or moral lectures; rather, they convey profound meaning through storytelling, often leaving hearers perplexed, shocked, and challenged. Parables shatter traditional religious frameworks, requiring listeners not to remain cold onlookers, but to enter the story and examine the soil of their own lives.
The Dual Purpose of Revelation and Concealment — "He who has ears to hear" represents seekers of truth with humble hearts willing to respond to God's Word (9). "Outsiders" refers to the crowds with hardened hearts who watch from afar and refuse to submit to God's sovereignty (11).
"Lest they should turn again and be forgiven" (12b): Quoted from Isaiah 6:9–10. This is not God refusing to forgive, but a serious ironic warning and judgment. When human hearts persistently reject truth and remain numb, God's Word instead highlights the hardness of their hearts. Those "outsiders" watching cold from afar, obsessed with sin, fear that once they truly understand the truth and turn, they must abandon their selfish desires to receive forgiveness.
Human Obstinacy and God's Righteous Judgment (Romans 2:3–6) –
Anyone who imagines they can escape God's judgment despises the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and patience, unaware that God's kindness is meant to lead to repentance. By stubbornness and an unrepentant heart, one stores up wrath for oneself on the day of God's righteous judgment, when He will render to each according to their deeds.
Treasure Spiritual Seeing and Hearing! Jesus clearly explained all things / the mysteries of the Kingdom of God to the eager disciples in private (34). Draw near to the Lord with a longing and obedient heart, and never miss out on the grace of God's forgiveness and healing due to a hardened heart or obsession with sin.
反思： 在我們的生命中，目前最容易成為阻礙神話語結實的「荊棘」或「石頭」是什麼？我們該如何主動清理心田？
Reflection: In our lives today, what are the "thorns" or "rocks" most likely to hinder God's Word from bearing fruit? How can we proactively cultivate the soil of our hearts?
II.b) 燈臺與量器的比喻Parable of the Lamp and the Measure（可 Mk 4:21–25）
21 耶穌又對他們說：“人拿燈來，豈是要放在斗底下，床底下，不放在燈臺上嗎？22 因為掩蓋的事，沒有不顯出來的；隱密的事，沒有不露出來的。23 有耳可聽的，就應當聽！”
24 又說：“你們所聽的要留心。你們用什麼量器量給人，也必用什麼量器量給你們，連那沒有的，連他所有的也要奪去。25 因為有的，還要給他；沒有的，連他所有的也要奪去。”
>燈臺的比喻（21–23):
*「燈」指天國真理與主的啟示；「燈臺」象徵公開顯明與照亮生命的位置 (21)。
*燈不放在斗底（21–23）： 真理的本質是要被顯明並照亮黑暗的，神的奧秘終必顯露。
領受真理的光不是要隱藏，而是要在生活中活出並照亮他人。
>用什麼量器量給人（24–25）：
「量器」象徵聽道者對神話語的回應態度、渴慕程度與傾聽的器量 屬靈生命的獲得與渴慕成正比。(24)。
人用多少渴慕與順服來接收神的道，神就按這量器加倍賞賜給他；反之，
若對神的話語冷漠麻木，連原有的屬靈看見與恩典也會被奪去。
*留心你所聽的！帶著大器量與渴慕的心來回應神的話，生命才能不斷蒙恩加倍，並在世上發光照亮他人。
>Parable of the Lamp ((21-23):
"Lamp" refers to the truth of the Kingdom and the Lord's revelation; "Lampstand" represents a position of public manifestation and illuminating life (21).
The Lamp Is Not Placed Under a Basket (21–23): The essence of truth is to be revealed and to illuminate darkness; God's mysteries will ultimately be brought to light.
Receiving the light of truth is not meant to be hidden, but to be lived out in daily life to illuminate others.
"Measuring Basket / Measure" represents the hearer's attitude, degree of longing, and capacity for listening to God's Word—spiritual attainment is directly proportional to spiritual hunger (24).
>With the Measure You Use, It Will Be Measured to You (24–25):
The amount of longing and obedience a person brings to receive God's Word, God will abundantly grant to them according to that measure; conversely,
If one is cold and indifferent to God's Word, even the spiritual insight and grace they originally had will be taken away.
Pay attention to what you hear! Respond to God's Word with a large capacity and a longing heart, so that your life may continually receive multiplied grace and shine brightly to illuminate others in this world.
反思： 我們是否將所領受的真理光照顯在日常生活中？我們是用怎樣的態度（量器）在聆聽與回應神的話語？
Reflection: Are we displaying the light of truth we have received in our daily lives? With what attitude (measure) are we listening to and responding to God's Word?
II.c) 種子生長的比喻Parable of the Growing Seed（可 Mk 4:26–29）
26 又說：“神的國，如同人把種撒在地上。27 黑夜睡覺，白日起來，這種就發芽漸長，那人卻不曉得如何這樣。28 地生五穀是出於自然的：先發苗，後長穗，再後穗上結成飽滿的子粒。29 穀既熟了，就用鐮刀去割，因為收成的時候到了。”
種子自長的比喻（可 4:26–29）
*「種子」指神的話語與天國生命的道 (26)。
**「地」指人的心靈狀態與這世界的生命景況 (26, 28)
**「黑夜、白日、發芽」象徵神暗中的作為、隱密的生長過程與超越人能理解的大能 (27)
** 生命的內在能力與暗中成長（26–27）： 撒種的人黑夜睡覺、白日起來，種子如何發芽漸長，他「黑夜發芽，並不曉得」。
**「穀/鎌刀」象徵生命成熟的時刻與末日的審判 (29)
天國的擴展與生命的更新，無法拔苗助長，不在於人的操弄或過度焦慮，而在於神話語自身所蘊含的超自然生命力。忠心撒種，安心交託！
Parable of the Growing Seed (26–29)
"Seed" refers to God's Word and the way of Kingdom life (26).
"Soil / Ground" refers to the spiritual condition of a person's heart and the life conditions of this world (26, 28).
"Night and Day, Sprouting in the Night" represents God's hidden work, the secret growth process, and a power beyond human understanding (27).
The Inherent Power and Hidden Growth of Life (26–27): The sower sleeps by night and rises by day, and how the seed sprouts and grows, "he does not know."
"Grain / Sickle" represents the moment of life's maturity and the end-time judgment (29).
The expansion of the Kingdom and the renewal of life cannot be forced or rushed; it does not depend on human manipulation or excessive anxiety, but on the supernatural vitality inherent within God's Word itself. Sow faithfully, and trust completely!
反思： 在服事或生命的操練中，我們是否因看不到立即的果效而焦慮？我們是否願意憑信心將成長的主權交還給神？
Reflection: In our ministry or spiritual discipline, do we become anxious when we don't see immediate results? Are we willing in faith to surrender the sovereignty of growth back to God?
II.d) 芥菜種的比喻（可 Mk 4:30–34）
30 又說﹕“神的國，我們可用甚麼比較呢？可用甚麼比喻表明呢？31 好像一粒芥菜種，種在地裡的時候，雖比地上的百種都小，32 但種上以後，就長起來，比各樣的菜都大，又長出大枝來，甚至天上的飛鳥可以宿在它的蔭下。”
*芥菜種的比喻（可 4:30–34）
**「芥菜種」象徵天國在世上起頭時的極度微小、不起眼與謙卑 (31)。
**「長起比各樣的菜都大、長出大枝」黑芥菜的種子微小（約 1 毫米），短短一個季度的生長就能快速高至 8–10 英尺， 象徵天國超自然的擴展、生命力與最終的榮耀 (32)。
**「天上的飛鳥宿在它的蔭下」象徵天國所帶來的庇護、安息，以及萬民在神國度裡的聚集與安居 (32)
**不要輕視微小的起頭！在事奉與生命操練中，哪怕只是微不足道的擺上，只要出於神的道，神必使其成長為能遮蔭他人的大樹。同時，要在禱告中常與主親近，求祂向我們開啟真理的奧秘。
II.d) The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mark 4:30–34)
"Mustard Seed" represents the extreme smallness, inconspicuousness, and humility of the Kingdom of God in its earthly beginnings (31).
"Grows Up and Becomes Greater Than All the Garden Plants, Putting Out Large Branches": The seed of black mustard is tiny (about 1 mm), yet in just one growing season, it rapidly reaches 8–10 feet in height, representing the supernatural expansion, vitality, and ultimate glory of the Kingdom (32).
"The Birds of the Air Can Nest Under Its Shade" represents the shelter, rest, and gathering of all nations under the peace of God's Kingdom (32).
Do not despise small beginnings! In ministry and spiritual growth, even the smallest offering, as long as it comes from God's Word, will be grown by God into a great tree that shelters others. At the same time, stay close to the Lord in prayer, asking Him to reveal the mysteries of truth to us.
A Preaching Philosophy of Tailored Instruction (33–34): Jesus spoke the word to the crowds in parables "as they were able to hear it," protecting the truth from being trampled by the hardened while giving earnest seekers space to inquire. In private, when "they were alone," He explained all things in detail to His disciples, showing His attentive guidance for spiritual seekers.
反思： 我們是否常因覺得自己的力量微小而不敢開始服事？我們如何在微小的事上活出順服，讓天國的大能漸漸發展？
Reflection: Do we often hesitate to serve because we feel our strength is too small? How can we live out obedience in small things to allow the power of the Kingdom to unfold progressively?
II.e) 平靜風浪Stilling the Storm（可 Mk 4:35–41）
35 當那天晚上，耶穌對門徒說：“我們渡到那邊去吧。”36 門徒離開眾人，耶穌仍在船上，他們就把他一同帶去，也有別的船和他同行。37 忽然起了暴風，波浪打入船內，甚至船要滿了水。38 耶穌在船尾上，枕著枕頭睡覺。門徒叫醒了他，說：“夫子！我們喪命，你不顧嗎？”39 耶穌醒了，斥責風，向海說：“住了吧！靜了吧！”風就止住，大大地平靜了。40 耶穌對他們說：“為甚麼膽怯，你們還沒有信心嗎？”41 他們就大大的懼怕，彼此說：“這到底是誰，連風和海也聽從他了。”
暴風與波浪： 世上的苦難、仇敵的攻擊與生命中突如其來的危機 (37)。
耶穌的睡著： 顯出祂屬天的平安、對父神的完全信任與超越萬物的主權 (38)。
風浪中的恐懼與質疑（35–38）： 門徒因暴風狂浪陷入極度恐懼，甚至向主發出埋怨：「我們喪命，你不管嗎？」
斥責風海與超自然的大能（39）： 當生命的暴風雨臨到時，不要專注於環境的狂瀾，乃要看著與我們同在的救主！基督是統管萬有、平靜風浪的主，在祂裡面有超越環境的真平安。信心勝過膽怯，倚靠經歷大能！
Wind and Waves: Troubles of this world, attacks of the enemy, and sudden crises in life (37).
Jesus Sleeping: Demonstrates His heavenly peace, absolute trust in the Father, and sovereignty over all creation (38).
Fear and Questioning in the Storm (35–38): Overwhelmed by extreme fear during the violent storm, the disciples even complained to the Lord: "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?"
Rebuking the Wind and Waves with Supernatural Power (39): When life's storms hit, do not focus on the raging circumstances, but keep your eyes on the Savior who is with us! Christ is the Lord who rules over all and stills the storm; in Him is true peace that surpasses any circumstance. Faith overcomes fear, and trust experiences power!
反思： 當生活中遭遇意想不到的「暴風浪」時，我們的第一反應是像門徒一樣驚慌埋怨，還是能在禱告中經歷基督掌管風浪的平安？
Reflection: When unexpected "storms" strike our lives, is our first reaction to panic and complain like the disciples, or can we experience in prayer the peace of Christ who controls the storm?
III) 結論
耶穌用比喻講述天國的奧秘，祂是統管萬有、平靜風浪的生命救主。我們的生命必須作出回應：
撒種的比喻--渴慕真理
燈臺與量器的比喻--照亮他人
種子生長/芥菜種的比喻--忠心交託
平靜風浪--定睛救主
III) Conclusion
Jesus taught the mysteries of the Kingdom through parables, and He is the Savior of life who rules over all and stills the storm. Our lives must respond:
Cultivate the heart's soil and long for the truth
Live out the truth and illuminate others
Offer up faithfully and entrust in faith
Fix eyes on the Savior and experience peace
Valley Life Chinese Baptist Church
生命谷華人浸信會
(www.vlcbc.church) | 10/11/2026
馬可福音 4 活出天國的奧秘
耶穌呼召門徒不單是「常與祂同在」，更藉由比喻揭示了「天國的______」。
聽道結實的關鍵在於清理心田中的「荊棘」，也就是世上的______、錢財的迷惑，以及別樣的私慾。
在燈臺與量器的比喻中，人用什麼______量給人，神也必用什麼量給人，並且有的還要加給他。
種子自長的比喻表明天國的擴展與生命的更新，不在於人的操弄，而在於神話語自身所蘊含的______生命力。
當生命的暴風雨臨到時，門徒不當專注於環境的狂瀾與膽怯，乃要定睛於那統管萬有、能賜下真平安的______。
討論問題
檢視屬靈心田： 在撒種的比喻中，你覺得自己目前最容易被哪一種「荊棘」（如：世俗思慮、錢財迷惑、焦慮）困住？這週你可以如何靠主清理這些阻礙？
面對生命風浪： 當面對突然襲來的生命「暴風浪」, 家庭 健康 ...，你的第一反應通常是像門徒一樣驚慌埋怨，還是能在禱告中經歷基督「住了吧！靜了吧！」的平安？
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Valley Life Chinese Baptist Church
生命谷華人浸信會
(www.vlcbc.church) | 10/11/2026
Mark 4: Living Out the Mystery of the Kingdom
Jesus called the disciples not only to "be with Him," but also revealed through parables the "______ of the Kingdom of God."
The key to bearing fruit from hearing the Word lies in clearing out the "thorns" in the heart's soil—namely, the ______ of this world, the deceitfulness of wealth, and desires for other things.
In the parable of the lamp and the measure, with whatever ______ one measures to others, God will also measure to them, and even more will be added to those who have.
The parable of the growing seed shows that the expansion of the Kingdom and the renewal of life do not depend on human manipulation, but on the ______ vitality inherent within God's Word itself.
When life's storms arrive, disciples should not focus on the raging circumstances and fear, but fix their eyes on the ______, who rules over all and gives true peace.
Discussion Questions
In the Parable of the Sower, which type of "thorn" do you feel most easily entangles you right now? How can you rely on the Lord to clear away these obstacles this week?
When sudden "storms" strike your life, is your first reaction usually to panic and complain like the disciples, or can you experience in prayer the peace of Christ's command, "Peace! Be still!"?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Valley Life Chinese Baptist Church
生命谷華人浸信會
(www.vlcbc.church) | 10/11/2026
馬可福音 4 活出天國的奧秘
耶穌呼召門徒不單是「常與祂同在」，更藉由比喻揭示了「天國的______」。
聽道結實的關鍵在於清理心田中的「荊棘」，也就是世上的______、錢財的迷惑，以及別樣的私慾。
在燈臺與量器的比喻中，人用什麼______量給人，神也必用什麼量給人，並且有的還要加給他。
種子自長的比喻表明天國的擴展與生命的更新，不在於人的操弄，而在於神話語自身所蘊含的______生命力。
當生命的暴風雨臨到時，門徒不當專注於環境的狂瀾與膽怯，乃要定睛於那統管萬有、能賜下真平安的______。
討論問題
檢視屬靈心田： 在撒種的比喻中，你覺得自己目前最容易被哪一種「荊棘」（如：世俗思慮、錢財迷惑、焦慮）困住？這週你可以如何靠主清理這些阻礙？
面對生命風浪： 當面對突然襲來的生命「暴風浪」, 家庭 健康 ...，你的第一反應通常是像門徒一樣驚慌埋怨，還是能在禱告中經歷基督「住了吧！靜了吧！」的平安？
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Valley Life Chinese Baptist Church
生命谷華人浸信會
(www.vlcbc.church) | 10/11/2026
Mark 4: Living Out the Mystery of the Kingdom
Jesus called the disciples not only to "be with Him," but also revealed through parables the "______ of the Kingdom of God."
The key to bearing fruit from hearing the Word lies in clearing out the "thorns" in the heart's soil—namely, the ______ of this world, the deceitfulness of wealth, and desires for other things.
In the parable of the lamp and the measure, with whatever ______ one measures to others, God will also measure to them, and even more will be added to those who have.
The parable of the growing seed shows that the expansion of the Kingdom and the renewal of life do not depend on human manipulation, but on the ______ vitality inherent within God's Word itself.
When life's storms arrive, disciples should not focus on the raging circumstances and fear, but fix their eyes on the ______, who rules over all and gives true peace.
Discussion Questions
In the Parable of the Sower, which type of "thorn" do you feel most easily entangles you right now? How can you rely on the Lord to clear away these obstacles this week?
When sudden "storms" strike your life, is your first reaction usually to panic and complain like the disciples, or can you experience in prayer the peace of Christ's command, "Peace! Be still!"?
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