Mark 4:1-3 (ESV)
Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it on the sea, and the whole crowd was beside the sea on the land. And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them: “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow.
Jesus had a heart to teach those around them. He certainly did miracles. He certainly did discipleship. He certainly did raise from the dead. But one of the ministries highly overlooked in the scriptures is the amount of time He simply did teaching.
In the above verses we see him sitting in a boat and teaching those on the land. In those days the teacher sat and the audience stood. Some have stated he was in the boat to have space from the crowds. Some say because it was a natural way to increase the acoustics of His voice. Whatever the reason the setting offered Him a chance to teach.
God has used the method of teaching to convey His thoughts and His ways. It is a great privilege, honor and high responsibility to teach God’s word. Our example and mentor is Jesus. Note James’ warning about this:
James 3:1 (ESV)
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is an example of great teaching. It is the only complete message we have of Jesus. It takes less than 30 minutes to read the entire narrative. Jesus set the example of what a great teacher looks like. Follow His steps.
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