Every Christian has asked God, at some point in their lives, ”What is my purpose? What are your plans for me?” In this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, offers valuable wisdom for those struggling with those questions as he continues his study in the Gospel of Mark. Hear from the lips of Jesus in Mark chapter 4 what it means to know the will of God—His simple answer might surprise you!

Main Points Introduction:

Obeying the known will of God is the prerequisite for knowing the unknown will of God.

I. The parable of the differing soils – Instructed publicly = Mark 4:1-9

II. The parable of the differing soils – Explained & Interpreted privately = Mark 4:10-20

III. Warnings = Mark 4:21-25

IV. The parable of the mysterious seed = Mark 4:26-29

V. The parable of the mustard seed = Mark 4:30-34

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About Chip Ingram

Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.

About Living on the Edge

Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.

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