The Leaven of God's Kingdom

Intro

Wonderful week of worship through Holy Week

Me:

Discouragement when we do not see movement.

Pile of wood that never seems to end.

My approach to composition and writing.

Impact some have had, in retrospect I realize many of these things they probably did not know/ remember

The Kingdom of God Moves

And I do not think that I am alone in this

We:

We often work hard or work a lot and dont always see what happens.

The unknown impact we have had on others, others have had on us.

But luckily for is, not only is God never discouraged, but he encourages us that His will is perfect.

God:

Luke 13:20–21 ESV

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.”

Christ’s use of the parables

Context of this parable

paired with the mustard seed that grew and became a big tree

After is the parable of the narrow path

Leaven good vs bad-something that permeates the dough

Small Adjustments Makes Big Change

The amount of flour to the amount of Leaven

The disciples

Movement of the early church

Movement of a little to a lot

Galatians 6:9–10 ESV

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ripples in the pond

Act Where We Can

Woman in the parable is not asking why bother.

God gave many to react

Woman making the cake for Elijah

Feeding the 500

SWBTS 1/2 Acre of Hell

Philippians 4:13 ESV

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

So what can we do with this parable

You:

Go and do. Do not be discouraged if you do not see an immediate result.

God will Leaven his Kingdom

We do not know what will result from our work.

Pentacost

Spurgeon

Dr. Fish

Now we can take these stories and chalk it up to the ‘greats’, but these are just well know examples of what God does.

We:

Go and do be the ripple. Trust in God that his Kingdom will move.

It is encouraging that God’s Kingdom is so powerful. It acts and moves when we do not see.

The Spirit moves in ways we cannot imagine

The

Elias Keach