“The Storyteller" Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:10-17 Spiritually Hungry vs. Spiritually Full For those whose spirits were hungry to receive spiritual insight, they would hear the parable and through the Holy Spirit illuminating the truth, they would understand the deeper meaning. What did Jesus teach on the Kingdom of Heaven? - He wanted people to know Him, love Him, and pursue after Him. The Wheat and The Weeds Matthew 13: 24-30 Matthew 13: 36-43 Jesus draws a contrast between those who are Children of God (Wheat), and those who are Children of Evil (Weeds) Mustard Seed and Leaven Matthew 13: 31-33 The Kingdom of God started with a small representation on the Earth. .. it has been and will continue to grow and be used to change the Earth forever. .. and be a place where people can come to for refuge. Treasure and Pearl Matthew 13: 44-46 The Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth selling everything that you have to radically pursue after. .. Knowing Jesus is worth radical life change and pursuit. Next Steps: - Are you a child of God? - Would you be considered Wheat or Weeds? (Give your life to Jesus today.) - What does your pursuit of Jesus and His Kingdom look like? (Pray that He would show you what that looks like for you.)