Week 11 - November 12

Mark 4:21-34 // What Boundaries?

What Boundaries?

Mark 4:21-34

The Lamp

First century oil lamp used during the time of Jesus

Learn more about oil lamps used throughout the Old and New Testament Times. (You can even purchase one from Zak's Antiquities Online Store! Zak is one of the top antiquities dealers in Jerusalem and is a trusted friend and wealth of knowledge. If you visit the Old City, he will welcome you into his shop as a friend and you won't leave without learning something profound. You may even meet a few visiting archeologists stopping in to say hi to Zak.)

The Grain

Oats, barley, and wheat are all grains commonly grown in the Galilee region

The Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed grows all along the paths in the Galilean hillside

Explore it More

Watch this video from The BibleProject to learn more about the Shema.


"Is hearing and listening the same thing? In this video, discover how sound entering your ear-drums isn't synonymous with "listening", at least from a biblical perspective. This video is the first installment of our Word Studies series, a six-part exploration of the ancient biblical prayer called “The Shema.”

The BibleProject: Shema - Listen