The Increase and Influence of the Kingdom
Matthew 13:31-33 Joe Fauth
- There are two parables in Matthew 13:31-33 and the main focus is:
- The small beginning of the Kingdom of heaven.
There are three points that will help us to work our way through the text for this morning
- The Expectation for the Kingdom
- The Expansion of the Kingdom
- The Extent of the Kingdom
The Expectation for the Kingdom.
- What did the people expect and why? Zech. 8:3
- What is reality?
- In the Kingdom of Heaven (this present age) there will be:
- Fruitless
- Frauds
- Foes
- Forsakers
The Expansion of the Kingdom.
- It’s picture
- It’s plan
The Extent of the Kingdom.
- Personally
- In the world
Three points of application:
- Life and ministry for the glory of God is NOT in vain!
- Only one life will soon be passed, only what’s done for Christ will last!
- The Kingdom has a delightful smell!
Discussion Questions
- When have there been times where you have felt discouraged that worldly entities seem to flourish while it seems the church is not growing?
- What truths from this passage encourage your heart?
- How do these truths affect the way you evangelize?
- How do these truths affect the way you minister within the church?