... Jesus' deeds than on his words. Nevertheless, some teaching material is included. Chapter 4 includes the parables of the sower, the seed that grows by itself, and the mustard seed. The parable of the seed that grows by itself (4:26-29), found only in Mark, stresses the idea that the kingdom comes independent of human effort, when the time is ripe. You ... changers were there to change other kinds of coins into the required kind. Jesus is offended by the marketplace atmosphere. Jesus engages in a good deal of teaching in Jerusalem. The parable of the wicked husbandmen (12:1- 9) is direct...

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• Grade Level: High School