Parables of Mustard and Yeast

³¹ Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. ³² It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.” ³³ Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.” (Matthew 13:31-33 NLT)

Kingdom of Heaven = Kingdom of God → God’s rule and reign over the earth.

¹⁰ “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10)

God’s Kingdom .

God’s Kingdom is .

God’s Kingdom is .

God’s kingdom will be a .

• “birds making nests” – Ezekiel 17 =
• “three measures” – Genesis 18:6 =

What kind of kingdom am I seeking?

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