Luke 13:18-21 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.” 20 Again, he asked, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
Kingdom of God grows quietly, works deeply, and is worth everything.
Luke 13:18 Jesus asks: “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to?”
Difference #1: How It Starts
John 18:36 “My kingdom is not of this world.”
Difference #2. How It Works
Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. ….4 whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Difference #3. Where It Exists
Luke 17:21“The Kingdom of God is within you.”
Difference #4. How Long It Lasts
Luke 1:32–33 (Announcement to Mary) “He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Difference #5. WHO Can BELONG
Revelation 22:17 “The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the water of life freely.”
1. It is LIKE a MUSTARD SEED
Luke 13:18-19 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.”
2. It is LIKE YEAST
Luke 13:20 Again he asked, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
3. It is LIKE a HIDDEN TREASURE
Matthew 13:44–46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Philippians 3:7–8 “Whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ… I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”
1 Peter 1:7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith, more precious than gold, which perishes even though it is tested by fire—will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Kingdom of God grows quietly, works deeply, and is worth everything.
Matthew 6:10 Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
