The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Park City Gospel Church

Sermon Outline: How is Gods Kingdom like a mustard seed? How does Jesus talk about Gods kingdom? How does Gods Kingdom grow? Family Discussion Questions: Why might it have been surprising when Jesus compared Gods kingdom to a mustard seed? Does that seem surprising to you? How can Jesus talk about Gods kingdom as something that has already existed, something that is starting and something that will come? What does it mean that Gods kingdom starts as a tiny seed? How does Gods kingdom grow? How was the death of Jesus an act of conquering? In what ways do we as citizens of Jesus kingdom, get to take part in His conquest of the world? If we compare Jesus kingdom to the Roman Empire, which kingdom is greater? Why? Why are we tempted to think of Gods kingdom as though it is losing? Are there any reasons why you have felt discouraged about the growth of Gods kingdom? Are there any forces or powers in this world which make you afraid, or even keep you from trusting in Jesus? What are they? How would the Bible answer your fears?