The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven

KINGDOM STORIES

“The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven”

Matthew 13:31-35

The Parable of the Mustard Seed is the of the Kingdom in the Church Age. (vv. 31-32)

By human perspectives, God’s Kingdom in this age had a beginning. (Luke 17:20)

Biblically, a tree is often used as a picture of . (Dan. 4:10-12)

Historically, the growth of God’s Kingdom in this age has been:

God’s Kingdom in this age is interwoven with people.

The Parable of the Leaven is the potential of the Kingdom in the Church Age. (v.33)

Biblically, leaven is used as a picture of . (I Cor. 5:7; Gal. 5:7-9)

Takeaways:

I am part of something historically that points to something even .

I have a responsibility to , , and God’s kingdom in this age.