JESUS TEACHES ON THE KINGDOM
Luke 13:18-30
- Like a Mustard Seed (vs. 18-19)
a. What is Jesus describing?
b. What is the significance of describing it like a mustard seed?
c. Is the kingdom still growing?
- Like Leaven (vs. 20-21)
a. Again, describing the kingdom Jesus uses a common example. What is his comparison?
b. In most places in Scripture leaven is used with a negative connotation but not here. What way is the kingdom like leaven?
c. How does leaven (yeast) work?
d. When leaven is active how much of the dough is affected by its presence?
- The Narrow Gate (vs. 22-30)
a. What question was Jesus asked in verse 23?
b. How does Jesus answer?
c. Will everyone always be able to enter the kingdom (be saved)?
d. Who determines when time is up and salvation will no longer be possible?
e. What will some claim as their reason for admission to the kingdom? (see also Mt. 7:21)
f. Who will be in the kingdom and where will they come from?
g. What do you think Jesus is saying in vs. 30?
Application: How is the only way to enter the kingdom?
