Stories Jesus Told | The Parable of The Mustard Seed | Pastor Jason DeShaw

Message NotesThose closest to Jesus called him Rabbi or teacher, and his best-known lessons were short stories called parables.Jesus didn’t tell parables to make everything clear, instead, he used parables to engage the imagination.Unlike the stories of philosophy or religion, Jesus’ parables were about Himself and His mission: The Kingdom of God was coming to earth as it is in heaven.Jesus used parables to teach The Kingdom of God, which is: Unexpected, Upside-down, and Relevant.The Kingdom of God was Jesus’ mission. So, why did he use Parables?Because they were Accessible Truths that held a Hidden Message.Parables unlock how The Kingdom of God is still at work today.What does the parable of the mustard seed unlock about The Kingdom of God?Its Unexpected Impact, Upside-down Value and Relevant Potential.ScriptureMatthew 13:10-13; Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 13:31-32; Matthew 17:20Support the show