Mark 4:33-34 - Homilies By A.f. Muir

The parable an instrument of mercy and judgment.

I. AN INSTRUMENT OF JUDGMENT .

1 . As concealing more than it revealed to the popular mind.

2 . As convicting men of sinful ignorance and spiritual incapacity.

II. AN INSTRUMENT OF MERCY .

1 . The Word of God was not wholly withdrawn.

2 . This , the only practicable form of teaching that remained to Christ , was used with constant regard to the benefit of the hearers.

3 . The desire for Divine knowledge was thereby stimulated.

4 . Further instruction was ever attainable by sincere inquirers.— M.