Hebrews 12:14, 15

‘Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.  See to it that no one fail to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” spring up and cause trouble, and by it the many become defiled;’

Mark 4:33 – 41.

When Jesus began to teach beside the sea, a very large crowd gathered about Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it while the crowd sat on the land. After teaching them the whole day through many parables about the Kingdom of God, He asked His disciples to take Him on a ride to the other side, leaving the entire crowd behind. What seemed to be a little picnic turned to much panic!