SlideShare a Scribd company logo
THE PARABLES OF JESUS
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
      Matthew 13: 31-32
       Luke 13:18-19
       Mark 4:30-34

         March 17, 2013
       First Baptist Church
    Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Reference:
   THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARABLES
                    By
             Dr. R. T. Kendall
WHAT IS A PARABLE?
•
    A simple story that illustrates a profound truth.
•
    Allowed Jesus to move from the natural levels to
    explain the spiritual levels of life.
•
    Target audience – “had ears”.
•
    Used by Jesus to explain: The Kingdom of Heaven is
    like…………….
Last Week’s Lesson
•
    Jesus’ 1st Parable: The Parable of the Sower.
•
    Jesus explained the meaning of the parable.
•
    Elements of the parable: sower, seeds, soil.
•
    This parable explained the various responses people
    will have to hearing God’s word.
MUSTARD SEED PARABLE
•
    Mustard seed is the size of a grain of sand.
•
    Produces a plant 10 feet tall.
•
    People were familiar with this seed and plant.
•
    Oil in the seed gives it the flavor & odor.
•
    Mustard used for seasoning & in medicines.
THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED
•
    Matthew 13: 31-32
•
    Luke 13:18-19
•
    Mark 4:30-34
•
    “The kingdom of God is like……………..”
THE KINGDOM OF GOD (HEAVEN)
•
    The rule of God in heaven and on earth through Jesus
    as Savior.
•
    Lord’s Prayer: “…. your kingdom come, your will be
    done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Mark 4:30-34 (NIV2011)
•
    30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of
    God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?
    31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all
    seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and
    becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big
    branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”
    33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word
    to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did
    not say anything to them without using a parable. But
    when he was alone with his own disciples, he
    explained everything.

                Mark 4:30-34 (NIV2011)
MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS
•
    MUSTARD SEED – Smallest seed; Represents the
    “planted” Word of God.
•
    GROUND – The world; the hearts of men.
•
    LARGE GARDEN PLANT – Largest plant in the
    garden; not the largest tree; Represents the growth of
    the church.
MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS
•
    BIRDS OF THE AIR – Various interpretations
    ▫
        Presence of evil trying to dilute the church while taking
        advantage of its benefits.
    ▫
        Or –
    ▫
        God’s faithful who find refuge and rest in the branches of
        the tree (church)
           Benefits of the church – fellowship, worship, support
           Personal benefits - peace
MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS
•
    Yet another interpretation:
    ▫
        The parable is an allusion (implied reference) to Daniel
        4:19-22
    ▫
        Dream of King Nebuchadnezzar
    ▫
        The Kingdom of heaven will expand to world domination
        and people from all nations will rest in it as recorded in
        Revelation 11:15
QUOTE FROM “MUSTARD SEED” MINISTRY
   “We are like Luke’s parable of the mustard
   seed…………and the birds of the air nested in its
   branches.”
   “Today many special people reside in the safety of
   the branches of our Mustard Seed…..”
PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE
1.       JESUS WAS ADDRESSING THE DISCIPLES’ VIEW OF
         HIS KINGDOM
     ▫
         Acts 1:6  Then they gathered around him and asked him,
         “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom
         to Israel?” Acts 1:6 (NIV2011)
     ▫
         Haggai 2:9 ‘The glory of this present house will be
         greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord
         Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace, ’ declares
         the Lord Almighty.” Hag 2:9 (NIV2011)
Luke 17:20-21 (NIV2011)
20 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the
kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming
of the kingdom of God is not something that can be
observed, 21 nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it
is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
                     Luke 17:20-21 (NIV2011)
PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE
THE CONCEPT OF FAITH WAS ALIEN TO THE
PEOPLE.
  - Jewish religion did not involve faith, but following
  the law (Torah).
  - Priest was intercessor for man.
  - Judaism based on what you do, not what you
  believe.
Philippians 3:8-9
8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of
the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,
for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them
garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him,
not having a righteousness of my own that comes from
the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the
righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
                                Philippians 3:8-9
PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE
JESUS PRESENTED AN ANALOGY OF EXTREMES
AND CONTRASTS
 ▫
     A small seed grows into a large plant. (Extremes)
        Jesus’ small origin, His birthplace, His parents
        Disciples’ occupation & number (12)
 ▫
     The smallest becomes the greatest. (Contrasts)
        Rich – Poor
        Love – Hate
        Death – Life
JOHN 12:23-26
•
    Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man
    to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel
    of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a
    single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
    25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while
    anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it
    for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me;
    and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father
    will honor the one who serves me.

                                     JOHN 12:23-26
THE PROPHECY OF THE PARABLE
•
    Jesus was announcing a new order (Church Age) had
    already begun.
•
    The Kingdom of God was upon them at that time with
    Jesus as God in the flesh.
•
    Jesus was prophesying about those who follow him.
    Matthew 16:24-25
MATTHEW 16:24-25

    24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to
    be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their
    cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save
    their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me
    will find it.

                                MATTHEW 16:24-25
THE POTENTIAL OF THE PARABLE
•
    Matthew 17:14-20
•
    Luke 17: 3-6
•
    God is not looking for perfect faith, but faith in a
    perfect God.
•
    Can a mustard seed be physically measured?
•
    Can faith be measured?
•
    What is faith? Hebrews 11:1
THE POTENTIAL OF THE PARABLE
•
    HOW BIG IS THE MUSTARD SEED?


•
    WHAT IS THE SIZE OF “THE FAITH AS SMALL AS A
    MUSTARD SEED”?


•
    DOES THIS HAVE A PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT?
MATTHEW 17:14-20
14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus
and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he
said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls
into the fire or into the water. 16 I brought him to your
disciples, but they could not heal him.” 17 “You unbelieving
and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I
stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the
boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came
out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.19 Then
the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why
couldn’t we drive it out?” 20 He replied, “Because you have
so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a
mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here
to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for
you.”                         MATTHEW 17:14-20
LUKE 17:3-6
•
    3“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke
    them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they
    sin against you seven times in a day and seven times
    come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive
    them.” 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our
    faith!” 6 He replied, “If you have faith as small as a
    mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be
    uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

                                        LUKE 17:3-6
SIZE OF MUSTARD SEED FAITH?
•
    Can the mustard seed be measured?


•
    Can faith, then, be measured?


•
    It is taking the “FIRST STEP”.


•
    Making a commitment and taking action
WHAT IS FAITH?
Hebrews 11:1
•
    What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what
    we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of
    things we cannot yet see. (New Living Translation)


Hebrews 11:1
•
     Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and
    assurance about what we do not see.(NIV2011)
THE TEACHINGS OF THE PARABLE
1. Do not be discouraged by small or slow beginnings.
  - Great faith begins small (mustard seed size)


2. God can take an unlikely person and turn them into a
     sovereign vessel.
  - Look at the Disciples
THE TEACHINGS OF THE PARABLE
3. God can take the most unpromising situation and
     turn it into triumph and glory.
   - Jesus on the cross looked like a hopeless situation
   - Romans 8:28
   28 And we know that in all things God works for the
   good of those who love him, who have been called
   according to his purpose.            Romans 8:28

4. God can take the simplest and most elementary
   insight and turn it into a profound and life-changing
   testimony.
   - Mission First
MUSTARD SEED PARABLE SUMMARY
The parable of the mustard seed is about the growth of
the Church (God’s Kingdom on earth) from one man
(seed – Jesus) and 12 disciples.


World Religions: Christianity 33%; Islam 21%; Non-
religious 16%; Buddhism 6%; Other 22%; Judaism
0.23%
ONE SOLITARY LIFE
  He was born in an obscure village,
    the child of a peasant woman.
He grew up in another obscure village,
where he worked in a carpenter shop
          until he was thirty.
         Then for three years
    he was an itinerant preacher.
  He never set foot inside a big city.
He never traveled two hundred miles
     from the place he was born.
        He never wrote a book,
           or held an office.
      He did none of these things
  that usually accompany greatness.
While he was still a young man,
       the tide of popular opinion
           turned against him.
        His friends deserted him.
   He was turned over to his enemies,
and went through the mockery of a trial.
         He was nailed to a cross
          between two thieves.
           While he was dying,
        his executioners gambled
 for the only piece of property he had -
                 his coat.
           When he was dead,
            he was taken down
      and laid in a borrowed grave.
Nineteen centuries have come and gone,
     and today his is the central figure
        for much of the human race.
     All the armies that ever marched,
    and all the navies that ever sailed,
   and all the parliaments that ever sat,
    and all the kings that ever reigned,
                put together
     have not affected the life of man
   upon this earth as powerfully as this
             "One Solitary Life."

More Related Content

What's hot

LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
Brother Brock’s Lessons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
 
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
David Syahputra
 
Isa 53 the passion of the christ
Isa 53 the passion of the christIsa 53 the passion of the christ
Isa 53 the passion of the christ
Anthony Manns
 
The Globalize Work of the Church!
The Globalize Work of the Church!The Globalize Work of the Church!
The Globalize Work of the Church!
3 Nails + 1 Cross = forgiven
 
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
Nick Pellicciotta
 
08 mission of jesus
08 mission of jesus08 mission of jesus
08 mission of jesus
chucho1943
 
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
David Syahputra
 
03 unity of the gospel
03 unity of the gospel03 unity of the gospel
03 unity of the gospel
chucho1943
 
The magician who lost his coin!
The magician who lost his coin!The magician who lost his coin!
The magician who lost his coin!
3 Nails + 1 Cross = forgiven
 
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
David Syahputra
 
Make in-image
Make in-imageMake in-image
Make in-imagejimlarsen
 
God's Divine Purpose for the World
God's Divine Purpose for the WorldGod's Divine Purpose for the World
God's Divine Purpose for the World
Sam John
 
13 worship revelation
13 worship revelation13 worship revelation
13 worship revelation
chucho1943
 
09 developing a winning attitude
09 developing a winning attitude09 developing a winning attitude
09 developing a winning attitude
chucho1943
 
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
Os Hillman
 
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2Nick Pellicciotta
 
The Genesis-Revelation Connection
The Genesis-Revelation ConnectionThe Genesis-Revelation Connection
The Genesis-Revelation Connection
revelationship
 
13 creation again
13 creation again13 creation again
13 creation again
chucho1943
 
Overview of Ephesians
Overview of EphesiansOverview of Ephesians
Overview of Ephesiansmagiclimber
 

What's hot (20)

LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
LDS OT Gospel Doctrine Class - Lesson 14 - “Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure u...
 
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
Sabbath school lesson 8, 1st quarter of 2017
 
Isa 53 the passion of the christ
Isa 53 the passion of the christIsa 53 the passion of the christ
Isa 53 the passion of the christ
 
The Globalize Work of the Church!
The Globalize Work of the Church!The Globalize Work of the Church!
The Globalize Work of the Church!
 
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
Lesson 5 seven special messages from jesus
 
08 mission of jesus
08 mission of jesus08 mission of jesus
08 mission of jesus
 
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
Sabbath school lesson 2, 3rd quarter of 2018
 
03 unity of the gospel
03 unity of the gospel03 unity of the gospel
03 unity of the gospel
 
The magician who lost his coin!
The magician who lost his coin!The magician who lost his coin!
The magician who lost his coin!
 
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
Sabbath school lesson 12, 3rd quarter of 2016
 
Make in-image
Make in-imageMake in-image
Make in-image
 
God's Divine Purpose for the World
God's Divine Purpose for the WorldGod's Divine Purpose for the World
God's Divine Purpose for the World
 
13 worship revelation
13 worship revelation13 worship revelation
13 worship revelation
 
09 developing a winning attitude
09 developing a winning attitude09 developing a winning attitude
09 developing a winning attitude
 
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
Session 3 Hearing the Voice of God in the Workplace
 
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2
Sound an holy alarm in my holy mountain 2
 
The Genesis-Revelation Connection
The Genesis-Revelation ConnectionThe Genesis-Revelation Connection
The Genesis-Revelation Connection
 
The everlasting gospel
The  everlasting gospelThe  everlasting gospel
The everlasting gospel
 
13 creation again
13 creation again13 creation again
13 creation again
 
Overview of Ephesians
Overview of EphesiansOverview of Ephesians
Overview of Ephesians
 

Similar to 03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parables Of Jesus - The Mustard Seed

03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...
03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...
03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...First Baptist Church Jackson
 
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
Theology of Missions - Dawn Freeman
Theology of Missions - Dawn FreemanTheology of Missions - Dawn Freeman
Theology of Missions - Dawn FreemanDawn Freeman
 
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
New Life Christian Church
 
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine PearlFirst Baptist Church Jackson
 
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
Learning to Prophesy
 
The Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of ChristThe Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of Christ
New Life Christian Church
 
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
William Anderson
 
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
Overcoming barriers
Overcoming barriersOvercoming barriers
Overcoming barriers
David Rogers
 
The Preoccupation of All Things
The Preoccupation of All ThingsThe Preoccupation of All Things
The Preoccupation of All Things
Alvin Reyes
 
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9 and John 3;1-17, God Saves
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9  and John 3;1-17, God Saves12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9  and John 3;1-17, God Saves
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9 and John 3;1-17, God Saves
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
Growth track 101
Growth track 101Growth track 101
Growth track 101JoelRashid
 
Luk4 1f desert
Luk4 1f desertLuk4 1f desert
Luk4 1f desertjimlarsen
 
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptxBook of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
Caldwell4
 
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
Valley Bible Fellowship
 

Similar to 03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parables Of Jesus - The Mustard Seed (20)

03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...
03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...
03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parable...
 
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
 
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
12 December 13, 2015, Matthew 1;1-25, The King Arrives
 
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
 
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
02-02-20, Deuteronomy 6;1-25, Loved, The Greatest Commandment
 
Theology of Missions - Dawn Freeman
Theology of Missions - Dawn FreemanTheology of Missions - Dawn Freeman
Theology of Missions - Dawn Freeman
 
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
Does Prayer Make Any Difference?
 
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl
04 April 21, 2013, The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And The Fine Pearl
 
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
EN2 Characteristics of prophecy 2 of 6
 
The Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of ChristThe Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of Christ
 
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
Looking at the Big Picture Handout (letter sized)
 
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
02-09-20, Deuteronomy 18;15-22, Revealed
 
Overcoming barriers
Overcoming barriersOvercoming barriers
Overcoming barriers
 
The Preoccupation of All Things
The Preoccupation of All ThingsThe Preoccupation of All Things
The Preoccupation of All Things
 
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9 and John 3;1-17, God Saves
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9  and John 3;1-17, God Saves12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9  and John 3;1-17, God Saves
12-22-19, Numbers 21;4-9 and John 3;1-17, God Saves
 
In his service Part 1
In his service Part 1In his service Part 1
In his service Part 1
 
Growth track 101
Growth track 101Growth track 101
Growth track 101
 
Luk4 1f desert
Luk4 1f desertLuk4 1f desert
Luk4 1f desert
 
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptxBook of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
Book of Faith Mark 82 Panels with titles and help sheets.pptx
 
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...
 

More from First Baptist Church Jackson

11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
First Baptist Church Jackson
 
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
First Baptist Church Jackson
 

More from First Baptist Church Jackson (20)

11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
 
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
11-29-20 Isaiah 65;17-25, God Restores
 
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
 
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
11-22-20, Isaiah 58;1-12, God Expects
 
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
 
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
11-15-20, Isaiah 53;1-12, God Justifies
 
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
 
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
11-08-20, Isaiah 49;1-13, God Comforts
 
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
 
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
11-01-20, Isaiah 46;3-13, God Acts
 
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
 
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
10-25-20, Isaiah 40;1-31, God Renews
 
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
 
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
10-18-20, Isaiah 34-39, God Listens
 
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
 
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
10-11-20, Isaiah 31, God Protects
 
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
 
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
10-04-20, Isaiah 24-27, God Saves
 
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
 
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
09-27-20, Isaiah 23;1-18, God Reigns
 

Recently uploaded

Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George HowardHebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
GiovanniZdeOliveira
 
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxThe Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
Bharat Technology
 
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptxJude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
Stephen Palm
 
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
Chris Lyne
 
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereThe Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
NoHo FUMC
 
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxThe PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
OH TEIK BIN
 
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
deerfootcoc
 
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de PaulEvangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family
 
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdfEnglish - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
Filipino Tracts and Literature Society Inc.
 
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxHomily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
James Knipper
 
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdfTALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
meharoof1
 
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdfKenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
AlanBianch
 
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxLesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
Celso Napoleon
 
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
Joe Muraguri
 
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdfQualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
Oavis Or
 
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for ChildrenJesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
NelTorrente
 

Recently uploaded (16)

Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George HowardHebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
Hebrew Gospel of Matthew by George Howard
 
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxThe Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
 
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptxJude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
Jude: Practical Exhortations_Jude 17-23.pptx
 
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
St. John's Parish Magazine - June 2024 ..
 
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereThe Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is here
 
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxThe PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
 
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
Deerfoot Church of Christ Bulletin 6 2 24
 
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de PaulEvangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
 
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdfEnglish - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
English - The Book of Joshua the Son of Nun.pdf
 
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxHomily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docx
 
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdfTALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
TALABALESHWARA TEMPLE AND KODAVA AIN MANE.pdf
 
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdfKenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
 
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxLesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptx
 
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?
 
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdfQualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
Qualifications in psychology _Dr.Navis.pdf
 
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for ChildrenJesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Children
 

03 March 17, 2013, Matthew 13;31-32, Luke 13;18-19, Mark 4;30-32, The Parables Of Jesus - The Mustard Seed

  • 1. THE PARABLES OF JESUS The Parable of the Mustard Seed Matthew 13: 31-32 Luke 13:18-19 Mark 4:30-34 March 17, 2013 First Baptist Church Jackson, Mississippi, USA
  • 2. Reference: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARABLES By Dr. R. T. Kendall
  • 3. WHAT IS A PARABLE? • A simple story that illustrates a profound truth. • Allowed Jesus to move from the natural levels to explain the spiritual levels of life. • Target audience – “had ears”. • Used by Jesus to explain: The Kingdom of Heaven is like…………….
  • 4. Last Week’s Lesson • Jesus’ 1st Parable: The Parable of the Sower. • Jesus explained the meaning of the parable. • Elements of the parable: sower, seeds, soil. • This parable explained the various responses people will have to hearing God’s word.
  • 5. MUSTARD SEED PARABLE • Mustard seed is the size of a grain of sand. • Produces a plant 10 feet tall. • People were familiar with this seed and plant. • Oil in the seed gives it the flavor & odor. • Mustard used for seasoning & in medicines.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10. THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED • Matthew 13: 31-32 • Luke 13:18-19 • Mark 4:30-34 • “The kingdom of God is like……………..”
  • 11. THE KINGDOM OF GOD (HEAVEN) • The rule of God in heaven and on earth through Jesus as Savior. • Lord’s Prayer: “…. your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
  • 12. Mark 4:30-34 (NIV2011) • 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” 33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Mark 4:30-34 (NIV2011)
  • 13. MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS • MUSTARD SEED – Smallest seed; Represents the “planted” Word of God. • GROUND – The world; the hearts of men. • LARGE GARDEN PLANT – Largest plant in the garden; not the largest tree; Represents the growth of the church.
  • 14. MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS • BIRDS OF THE AIR – Various interpretations ▫ Presence of evil trying to dilute the church while taking advantage of its benefits. ▫ Or – ▫ God’s faithful who find refuge and rest in the branches of the tree (church)  Benefits of the church – fellowship, worship, support  Personal benefits - peace
  • 15. MUSTARD SEED PARABLE ELEMENTS • Yet another interpretation: ▫ The parable is an allusion (implied reference) to Daniel 4:19-22 ▫ Dream of King Nebuchadnezzar ▫ The Kingdom of heaven will expand to world domination and people from all nations will rest in it as recorded in Revelation 11:15
  • 16. QUOTE FROM “MUSTARD SEED” MINISTRY “We are like Luke’s parable of the mustard seed…………and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” “Today many special people reside in the safety of the branches of our Mustard Seed…..”
  • 17. PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE 1. JESUS WAS ADDRESSING THE DISCIPLES’ VIEW OF HIS KINGDOM ▫ Acts 1:6  Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 (NIV2011) ▫ Haggai 2:9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace, ’ declares the Lord Almighty.” Hag 2:9 (NIV2011)
  • 18. Luke 17:20-21 (NIV2011) 20 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, 21 nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:20-21 (NIV2011)
  • 19. PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE THE CONCEPT OF FAITH WAS ALIEN TO THE PEOPLE. - Jewish religion did not involve faith, but following the law (Torah). - Priest was intercessor for man. - Judaism based on what you do, not what you believe.
  • 20. Philippians 3:8-9 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. Philippians 3:8-9
  • 21. PURPOSES OF MUSTARD SEED PARABLE JESUS PRESENTED AN ANALOGY OF EXTREMES AND CONTRASTS ▫ A small seed grows into a large plant. (Extremes)  Jesus’ small origin, His birthplace, His parents  Disciples’ occupation & number (12) ▫ The smallest becomes the greatest. (Contrasts)  Rich – Poor  Love – Hate  Death – Life
  • 22. JOHN 12:23-26 • Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. JOHN 12:23-26
  • 23. THE PROPHECY OF THE PARABLE • Jesus was announcing a new order (Church Age) had already begun. • The Kingdom of God was upon them at that time with Jesus as God in the flesh. • Jesus was prophesying about those who follow him. Matthew 16:24-25
  • 24. MATTHEW 16:24-25  24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. MATTHEW 16:24-25
  • 25. THE POTENTIAL OF THE PARABLE • Matthew 17:14-20 • Luke 17: 3-6 • God is not looking for perfect faith, but faith in a perfect God. • Can a mustard seed be physically measured? • Can faith be measured? • What is faith? Hebrews 11:1
  • 26. THE POTENTIAL OF THE PARABLE • HOW BIG IS THE MUSTARD SEED? • WHAT IS THE SIZE OF “THE FAITH AS SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED”? • DOES THIS HAVE A PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT?
  • 27. MATTHEW 17:14-20 14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16 I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” 17 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.19 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” 20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” MATTHEW 17:14-20
  • 28. LUKE 17:3-6 • 3“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. LUKE 17:3-6
  • 29. SIZE OF MUSTARD SEED FAITH? • Can the mustard seed be measured? • Can faith, then, be measured? • It is taking the “FIRST STEP”. • Making a commitment and taking action
  • 30. WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11:1 • What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. (New Living Translation) Hebrews 11:1 •  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.(NIV2011)
  • 31. THE TEACHINGS OF THE PARABLE 1. Do not be discouraged by small or slow beginnings. - Great faith begins small (mustard seed size) 2. God can take an unlikely person and turn them into a sovereign vessel. - Look at the Disciples
  • 32. THE TEACHINGS OF THE PARABLE 3. God can take the most unpromising situation and turn it into triumph and glory. - Jesus on the cross looked like a hopeless situation - Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 4. God can take the simplest and most elementary insight and turn it into a profound and life-changing testimony. - Mission First
  • 33. MUSTARD SEED PARABLE SUMMARY The parable of the mustard seed is about the growth of the Church (God’s Kingdom on earth) from one man (seed – Jesus) and 12 disciples. World Religions: Christianity 33%; Islam 21%; Non- religious 16%; Buddhism 6%; Other 22%; Judaism 0.23%
  • 34. ONE SOLITARY LIFE He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village, where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never set foot inside a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place he was born. He never wrote a book, or held an office. He did none of these things that usually accompany greatness.
  • 35. While he was still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against him. His friends deserted him. He was turned over to his enemies, and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While he was dying, his executioners gambled for the only piece of property he had - his coat. When he was dead, he was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave.
  • 36. Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today his is the central figure for much of the human race. All the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever sailed, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as this "One Solitary Life."