The Kingdom’s Secret Power | Mark

Subscribe to get notified about new videos when they come out: https://bit.ly/38jNYuT

Welcome to Calvary's Online Campus!

Welcome to our in-depth Bible study on Mark 4:21-24, titled “The Kingdom’s Secret Power.” In this 16th study of our series through the Gospel of Mark, we explore Jesus’ powerful teaching about the true light—a light that should never be hidden but placed boldly on a lampstand to illuminate the world. This message unpacks the profound spiritual truths found in these verses, offering practical applications for living out your faith with boldness, integrity, and purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Robert uses a vivid and humorous illustration to set the stage: stumbling in a pitch-black room, finding a flashlight, and absurdly covering it with a bowl. Jesus uses a similar analogy in Mark 4:21-24 to teach that hiding the light of truth—whether it’s His gospel, the Scriptures, or the witness of believers—is counterproductive to God’s purpose. Instead, we are called to shine brightly as bearers of Christ’s light in a dark world.

What You’ll Learn:
1. Three sources of light: Jesus as the light of the world, believers as lights in the world, and Scripture as a lamp to our feet.

2. The lampstand as a symbol of the church, individual believers, and the Holy Spirit’s role in amplifying God’s truth.

3. The inevitability of hidden things being revealed (Mark 4:22) and the call to live transparently in the light of Christ.

Key Themes and Takeaways:
• Shine Your Light: Don’t hide your faith under fear, compromise, or distraction. Let your life be a platform for God’s truth through clear convictions, gracious words, and visible good works.

• Nothing Stays Hidden: Unconfessed sin will eventually be exposed, but living in the light brings healing and forgiveness.

• Tune In to God’s Voice: Like a radio needing to be tuned to the right frequency, we must have “ears to hear” what the Spirit is saying (Mark 4:23).

• The Faithful Principle: The more you invest in hearing and obeying God’s Word, the more spiritual insight and blessing you’ll receive.

This message is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Mark 4 and its call to live as a light in the world, grow in their ability to apply biblical principles to everyday life, be inspired to shine Christ’s light boldly and unashamedly, and explore the power of God’s Word to transform lives and illuminate truth.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
1:28 Light Under a Basket (Mark 4:21-24)
4:14 The Measure You Use (Mark 4:24)
9:32 The Bible Teaches Us Three Sources of Light
12:21 The Lampstand
13:45 Nothing Hidden Stays Hidden (Mark 4:22)
14:45 Blotting Out Transgressions (Isaiah 43:25)
15:19 Complete Forgiveness (Hebrews 8:12)
16:12 Sins Remembered No More (Hebrews 10:17)
17:46 Ears To Hear (Mark 4:23-24)
22:05 Closing prayer

Social platforms:
Facebook:   / calvarychapeltucson  
Instagram:   / calvarytucson  
Twitter:   / calvarytucson  

Live stream and community chat: https://live.calvarytucson.com
Listen on Reach Radio: https://reachradiotucson.com

Website: https://calvarytucson.com
Calvary Chapel Tucson
Watch previous teachings and stay updated to date with current events and ministries.
Check out other videos on the same topic as this message:    • Light That Cannot Be Hidden  

CCLI Streaming License: CSPL061246

Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Mark