PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
Matthew 13:24-52
Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven

The Mystery of the Kingdom

I. Good and Bad in the Kingdom - The Parables of the Weeds and the Dragnet
II. The Kingdom may start small - The Parables of the mustard seed and the leaven
III. The Kingdom is of supreme value - The Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl
IV. Sharing the Mysteries of the Kingdom - The Parable of the master of the house

Justice will be served - Good and Bad in the Kingdom
The Parable of the Weeds
Matthew 13:24-30 | Matthew 13:36-43

The Parable of the Net
Matthew 13:47-50

“The dragnet of God’s judgment moves silently through the sea of mankind and draws all men to the shores of eternity for final separation to their ultimate destiny … believers to eternal life and unbelievers to eternal damnation” —MacArthur, Matthew 8-15, 395

II. Don’t Despise Small Beginnings - The Extent and Influence of the Kingdom

The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32

The Parable of the Leaven
Matthew 13:33

III. What Will it Cost - The Supreme Value of the Kingdom

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Matthew 13:44

The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value
Matthew 13:45-46

IV. Treasure Old and New - Explaining the Mystery of the Kingdom

The Parable of the Master of the House
Matthew 13:51-52

Application
- Receive the King for yourself!
- Share the message of the Kingdom with others!