Parables of Mustard and Yeast
June 12, 2022
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)
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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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