The Kingdom Grows

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: August, 2014

Jesus used parables as a mainstay of His teaching. This lesson looks at the definition, use and meaning of parables used by the Lord and recorded by Matthew.

Discussion Questions

What are parables and how did Jesus use them?
How can we gain an accurate meaning from parables?
What can we learn from the Kingdom parables in Matthew 13:20-21?
Summarize the following parables from Matthew and how do you understand them?
- Matthew 13:3-17 – The Parable of the Sower
- Matthew 13:24-30 – The Wheat and the Tares
- Matthew 13:31-33 – The Parable of the Mustard Seed and Leaven
- Matthew 13:44-50 – The Parables of a Great Treasure, Pearl, and Net
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?