The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven (Luke 13:18-21)

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven in Luke 13, verses 18-21 describe the growth and spreading influence of the church, but from different approaches. The parable of the mustard seed is about outward growth. Birds from outside fly into and become part of the tree. The parable of the leaven is about inward growth. The leaven works from inside the dough. Leaven makes dough rise from within which pictures the way the gospel changes us inwardly: it changes our hearts and then works its way into our actions.

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00:00 Sermon Lessons for The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven

24:35 Lesson One: The parable of the mustard seed illustrates the ______________ ____________ of the kingdom of God.

40:19 Lesson Two: The parable of the leaven illustrates the ____________ ____________ of the kingdom of God.

46:56 Lesson Three: ____________ is ________ into the kingdom of God.

Family Worship Guide

Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Luke 13:18-19, Revelation 7:9, Psalm 72:19, Daniel 2:35, Habakkuk 2:14—How does the parable of the mustard seed illustrate the outward growth of the kingdom of God? In what ways is a mustard seed a fitting metaphor for the kingdom of God? In what ways do you see the kingdom of God spreading throughout the world?

Day 2: Luke 13:20-21, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 10:5—How does the parable of the leaven illustrate the inward growth of the kingdom of God? What similarities does the parable of the leaven have with the parable of the mustard seed? What difference or differences are there between the two parables? How do you see the kingdom of God working in people’s hearts?

Day 3: John 3:3, Colossians 1:13—What kingdom are we born into? What does it mean to be born again? Why must we be born again? How can we be born again? What takes place spiritually when we repent of our sins and put our faith in Christ?

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