Matthew 13:31-35
The Disciples’ Kingdom of Heaven Expectations: Psalm 72:8, Daniel 2:44, Zechariah 14:9
I. The Explanation of the Parables – Vss. 31-32/33
. Something small becomes something big
. Seed – Daniel 4:10-12, 20-22; Ezekiel 31:3-6
. Leaven – Matthew 16:6, 12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
II. The Implication of the Parables
. A. The Kingdom starts small but grows and expands great
. At the ascension – 120 disciples – Acts 1:15, 2:41, 4:4, 5:14, 7:58 (Stephen), Acts 8:4
. B. Kingdom expansion begins from within
. C. Kingdom expansion occurs by means
. Prayer – Colossians 4:3
. Preaching – Romans 10:17
. D. The ever-expanding kingdom brings blessings
. Psalm 14:34, 1 Corinthians 7:14