THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Matthew 13:31–35, 44–52

All those who accept Christ as their Savior have a part in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom can advance only as we take part.

John The baptist came precheaing this!!

Kingdom of God as God’s Rule on Earth • Kingdom of God as God’s Purposes • Kingdom of God as Place Where God Rules as King • Kingdom of God as Gospel • Kingdom

Leaven: ferment as if boiling

Grow:grow (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity. “From a child to manhood"

Who would expect so tiny a seed to produce such a large herb, a monster in the garden?” (Bruce)

THE PROSPERING KINGDOM—vv. 31–32-Mustard Seed- grows

THE POWERFUL KINGDOM—vv. 33–35-Leaven- Rises

THE PRICELESS KINGDOM—vv. 44–46-Treasure- sold all

THE PURGING OF THE KINGDOM—vv. 47–52-Merchant Man-

What are you doing to advance the kingdom of God? You may cause it to grow and advance by being faithful.