Mark 4:1-3 – Returning to Mark
Jan 18, 2026 • Simon Elliott
As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, this message lays vital foundations for understanding who Jesus is and why Mark wrote his Gospel. Drawing on the eyewitness testimony of Peter, Mark presents a vivid, fast-paced portrait of Jesus for real people facing real pressure.
This sermon reminds us that the Gospel is not about ideas or religion, but about relationship with Jesus — the unchanging Rock in a broken and uncertain world. As Jesus calls us to “listen,” we discover that biblical listening means more than hearing; it means active obedience. As we walk through Mark together, this message invites us to allow God’s Word to shape us, challenge us, and lead us into intentional, Spirit-filled discipleship.