AM Assembly Small Parables, Big Message Matt. 13: 31-33, 44-46

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The Gap Ezek. 22:

22-31

Small Parables, Big

MessagesMatthew 13:31-33; 44-46

• Relating truths about the Kingdom of God

• Why is this parable given? (context)

• Smallest of seeds (Luke 17:6, 20)

• The Church will grow from humble beginnings (Acts1; 2:31; 4:4; 5:14)

The Mustard Seed – Matt. 13:31-32

• An humble start with a great finish

• Leaven represents the word of God.

• It influences us from inside out.

The Leaven – Matt. 13:33

• Why a treasure in a field?

• He FOUND the treasure – stumbled upon it

• He sacrificed all for the treasure (Matt. 61:24-26)

• We give it all up with joy! (Phil. 3:7-8)

The Hidden Treasure – Matt. 13:44

• The merchant is SEEKING the pearl

• Atheneans - Acts 17:21, 34

• Bereans – Acts 17:11

• The value – he sold all to buy it

Pearl of Great Price – Matt. 13:45-46

The judgment of God

“No condemnation” “IN CHRIST” (Rom. 8:1)

Baptized INTO Christ (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3)

Whether stumbled upon truth or seeking it – what is it worth to you?

Does God’s leaven work in your heart?

The Dragnet – Matt. 13:47-50