Luke 13:18-21 (ESV)
He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? [19] It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches." [20] And again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? [21] It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened."
Questions for Reflection
1. What is it like to plant something and watch it grow?
2. How did the mustard seed start out? (13:19)
3. What transformation did the mustard seed make? (13:19)
4. From what can we infer that the tree became a substantial plant? (13:19)
5. What makes a mustard seed a good illustration of God’s kingdom?
6. What makes yeast a good illustration of God’s kingdom?
7. In what way does each Christian make a small contribution to God’s kingdom?
8. What do these two parables tell us about God’s kingdom?
