Devotional: Matthew 13:31-35

Today’s passage: Matthew 13:31-35

Helpful thoughts:

• The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of Leaven are coupled together to emphasize a similar point.
• The prophecy Jesus is fulfilling by speaking in parables is in Psalm 78:2.
• Remember, the little mustard seed and the little piece of leaven are the Kingdom of Heaven…not little things you can do to make the world a better place.

Questions to consider:

1. What is the consistent feature of both parables?
2. What do you think these parables mean? (They were shared together so go with one meaning)
3. Why do you think the disciples did not come back and ask Jesus to explain these parables?