This is part 23 of a versebyverse bible study series in the gospel of mark. This short parable is used by jesus to illustrate three different points in different contexts. It is his divine will that young people come to faith in jesus christ and find salvation through the gospel and the work of the holy spirit to bring them. The parable of the lamp under a bushel also known as the lamp under a bowl is one of the parables of jesus. Apr 16, 2020 the lamp was to be tended by aaron and his sons so that its light never went out. The first parable of mark 4 is commonly called the parable of the lamp. For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. More over, the parable is teaching us not to hide the word of god and that we should take hold what we hear and ask god to give us anything we need. Some thoughts on the kingdom of god as taken from our text, parables of the kingdom.
Lamp under a bowl a parable of jesus with commentary. The parable of the ten virgins church of jesus christ. He said to them, do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Parable of the lamp then jesus asked them, would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed. August 2007 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. But we should notice how the three accounts differ and the lessons they convey. The parable of the 10 virgins and their lamps gods word. We will only find this parable in matthew, chapter 25. A lamp is placed on a stand to shine and be useful. And he said unto them, is a candle brought to be put under a bushel. In this application, the lighted lamp is the christian, and his lamp should be displayed on the stand, that is in the church or congregation.
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. It was transcribed from the twentythird recording in his studies in mark series, entitled the parable of the lamp and its stand transcribed by preach the word. Lampstand restoration an illustrated pentecostal theology. He says, for there is nothing hid and a parable is a way of hiding truth, except to be made manifest. On the contrary, those who light a lamp set it on a table to fill the whole room with light. What is the significance of the lampstand in the bible. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the parable of the lamp and its stand. When it was dark enough to light a lamp, youd set it high enough to illuminate everything around on a shelf in the stone wall of your home or on a wooden lampstand in the center of the room, allowing 360 degree illumination. The parable of the lamp and the measure is an exhortation to the disciples to function as light, to go openly into the world and proclaim the message of salvation, using the gifts that god has entrusted them. The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. If a man brings a lamp into a house, he puts it on a stand.
A parable is a brief, succinct story, in prose or verse, that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. And he said to them, is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand. He scatters his seed, and the seed finds 4 types of soil. Jesus told the parable, the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Most important, however, marks gospel provides a straightforward path with which to study of jesus life and ministry. The lamp is the light for the nighttime, and it leaves many a corner in dark shadow. Those without an oil lamp would be assumed to be party crashers or even thieves.
Then i turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. The lampstands being the only source of light points directly to christ as being the light of the world john 8. Using another picture, peter says that we are born again by the word of god 1peter 1. Spoken to is disciples during week 26 of yeshuas ministry while traveling from one city to another. In the parable of the lamp under a basket, jesus notes that no one lights a lamp in order to hide it. The lamp was to be tended by aaron and his sons so that its light never went out. No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. It tells the parable of the sower, with its explanation, and the parable of the mustard seed. Their knowledge of the meaning of the parable was not given them for. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand. In these last days, the lord has said, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be.
Luke 8 niv bible after this, jesus traveled about from. The lamp under a bowl is a parable of jesus, with the scripture as found in the new testament books of matthew, mark, and luke. This means that any sin done in secret or hidden god is likekly to put it on the light. The purpose of lighting lamp is to give light, jesus says. Jesus and the use of parables in the synoptic tradition by mary ann gettysullivan through parables jesus taught about god and about the kingdom of god. Many judean cities were founded on the summits or sides of mountains, and travelers could see them from afar. Instead, he sets it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light. Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. As we continue to look at the profound, lifetransforming concepts jesus shared through parables, today well focus on the parable of the lamp. Our lives are like lighted lamps, not to be hidden away but shining forth in the midst of a dark world.
The lampstand was to give forth light day and night exodus 27. The sermon on the mount is the first of five major discourses in the gospel of matthew english standard version study bible. Even in the evening, when the black veil of darkness covered the earth, a light proceeded to pierce the darkness shining in the lords dwelling place. Then jesus asked them, would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed.
It has been suggested by some that jesus purpose in giving this parable was to offset any pessimism arising from parables like that of the sower and of the tares, wherein unproductive soils and hostile activity of enemies were stressed. Now it came to pass, afterward, that he went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of god. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. The book of revelation refers to lampstands seven times in six verses rev. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Essentially the parable discusses a lamp placed in one of three settings. In our parable, jesus says that the disciple is to be like a light. The first words of jesus in mark, the earliest of the gospels to be written, proclaim the arrival of the kingdom of god. In matthew, the parable is a continuation of the discourse on salt and light. The apostle john tells us that he saw the lampstands for the first time after he turned to see who was speaking to him. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25. Mark chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Gospel of mark a discipleship discussion guide marks gospel is probably the first gospel to be written down. Spoken to yeshuas disciples during week 21 of yeshuas ministry atop a mountain near the kenneret. Joachim jeremias, the parables of jesus second revised edition. Lane, commentary on the gospel of mark nicnt series. This impersonation or investing the lamp with motion is according to marks lively mode of narrative, as is the throwing of the passage into the interrogative form. The wedding festivities would formally get under way at the bridegrooms house and might last for several days. The message is similar in the gospel of mark, but varies significantly in matthews gospel. The parable of the lamp on a stand experiencing god first15. Jesus probably told this parable scores of times during his ministry. It is of the argand type, commonly known in the day of its popularity as the students lamp, so named in acknowledgment of its particular and peculiar suitability for. Today jesus is going to tell us something very important about ourselves. Dubler the parable of the lamp appears in all three of the synoptic gospels. Most important, however, marks gospel provides a straightforward path. I want you to listen closely so you can understand what jesus wants us to hear.
The parable of the lamp sermon by freddy fritz, luke 8. As in the parable of the sower, there is both an encouragement and a warning in these verses. Jun 29, 2017 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. We are going to hear the same words he spoke to his disciples many, many years ago. Mark 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Many judean cities were founded on the summits or sides of mountains, and travelers could see.
According to the parable of the lamp on a stand, god see anything hidden or done in secret. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand and it gives light to all who are in the house. Lamp on a stand an illustration of the parable of a lamp on a stand, together with the parable of the growing seed, in mark 4. No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Gods word is that by which the fire will be kindled in our hearts. Yeshua explains the parable of the sower to a dwindling number of his inner circle disciples. As to the further meaning of the parable, let him that hath eyes and a heart see and understand. What is the meaning of the parable of the sower luke 8 4. Both of these parables are paralleled in matthew and luke, but this chapter also has a parable unique to mark, the seed growing secretly. There is no moral lesson in the parable of the sower. The parable of the ten virgins in this parable, the savior taught us how to prepare for his second coming. Thus, a lamp is not hidden under a vessel, or a bushel, or a bed. The lamps on the pure gold lamp stand before the lord must be tended continually leviticus 24. Jesus then speaks of a lamp on a stand, that one does not put it under concealment but allows to shine mark 4.
The parable of the lamp under a bushel is one of the parables of jesus. For further thoughts on this parable, see the commentary on matthew, pp. The circumstances would have been familiar to all jesus hearers. Housed in the tabernacle was a lamp which never ceased burning. The parable of the christian light made simple matthew 51416. The parable of the lamp on a stand experiencing god. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the parable of the lamp and its stand, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Notice that jesus is still talking about why he speaks in parables.
Other online lessons from luke lessons in book format free email. Mark 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of mark in the new testament of the christian bible. How can we with all our mistakes, misgivings, and failures be the light of the world. What is the meaning of the parable of the sower luke 8 4 15. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, vv. He lit it so that he could set it on a stand and light up his house. Mar 08, 2018 we will only find this parable in matthew, chapter 25. Then he asked them, when someone lights a lamp, does he put a box over it to shut out the light. The lamp on a stand is a short two verse parable in the gospel of matthew, part of jesus famous sermon on the mount. Mark 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A few days before he was crucified, jesus taught three different parables on the importance of his childrens preparation for the day when he will return.
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