The Mustard Seed …While on earth, Christ spoke While on earth, Christ spoke parables. parables. These parables taught These parables taught spiritual truth.spiritual truth.

This spiritual truth benefits us This spiritual truth benefits us today …today …

Begin in Matthew 13.Begin in Matthew 13.

The reason for parables (v. The reason for parables (v. 34-35)34-35)

Text: Matthew 13:31-32Text: Matthew 13:31-32

The Mustard Seed …

Understanding Matthew Understanding Matthew 13:31-3213:31-32

The kingdom would start small The kingdom would start small and expand exponentially.and expand exponentially.

This is just what happened!This is just what happened!

Acts 2:41, 47 = 3000 …. Acts 2:41, 47 = 3000 …. “added daily”“added daily”

Acts 4:4 = 5000Acts 4:4 = 5000

Acts 5:14, 6:7, 8:12, 9:31, Acts 5:14, 6:7, 8:12, 9:31, 21:2021:20

Daniel 2:44-45Daniel 2:44-45

The Mustard Seed …

Birds Lodge In Branches …Birds Lodge In Branches …What kind of birds are these?What kind of birds are these?

Remember, this is a SPIRITUAL Remember, this is a SPIRITUAL discussion!discussion!

These birds ….These birds ….

Come to the tree for refuge.Come to the tree for refuge.

““Lodge” = live/dwellLodge” = live/dwell

If their nests are here, then If their nests are here, then they raisethey raise young here.young here.

The Mustard Seed …

What Does This Mean?What Does This Mean?Where is YOUR lodging? Where is YOUR lodging? (Spiritually)(Spiritually)

Where do you find rest/safety?Where do you find rest/safety?

How are you raising your How are you raising your children?children?

When Satan tries to harm you, When Satan tries to harm you, where do you hide?where do you hide?

You COULD build your “nest” You COULD build your “nest” somewhere else. But why??somewhere else. But why??

The Mustard Seed …

What Does This Mean?What Does This Mean?Will we take advantage of what Will we take advantage of what the Lord has provided or not?the Lord has provided or not?

One day, this kingdom will be One day, this kingdom will be “delivered up” to God (I Cor. “delivered up” to God (I Cor. 15:24).15:24).

If you’re not in the kingdom, If you’re not in the kingdom, you’ll be lost!you’ll be lost!

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?”

Hear The Gospel (Rom. Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)10:17)

Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)

Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)

Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)

Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)For The Erring Child:For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I

Jn. 1:9),Jn. 1:9),Pray (Acts 8:22)Pray (Acts 8:22)