Small but Mighty
- pastortrevord
- May 9
- 2 min read
Updated: May 12
OUTLINE:
Main Point: Believers embrace the kingdom of God with patience as it grows in our hearts and in the world.
Intro v34-35
I. Flourishing of the Mustard Seed v31-32
II. Permeating of the Leaven v33
III. Acquiescing of the Harvest v24-30 v36-43
Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth)
Weekly Reading:
Day 1 — Hidden Truths Revealed
Matthew 13:34–35
Do I treat the parables of Jesus as something to quickly move past, or do I slow down and meditate on them deeply?
What truths about God or my own heart has Jesus been revealing to me lately?
Am I willing to obey what Christ reveals, even when it challenges my comfort or priorities?
Day 2 — The Kingdom Starts Small
Matthew 13:31–32
What “small” acts of faithfulness in my life might God be using for a much larger purpose?
Do I believe the kingdom of God is more valuable than the things the world tells me to pursue?
How can my life become a place where others find encouragement, peace, and rest in Christ?
Day 3 — The Gospel Changes Everything
Matthew 13:33
What parts of my life have I been resistant to letting the gospel transform?
Am I patiently allowing God to shape my heart over time through His Word, prayer, and the church?
What habits or distractions may be preventing the gospel from permeating my daily life?
Day 4 — Shining in a Dark World
Daniel 12:3
In what ways can I shine for Christ in the middle of a dark and sinful world?
Am I helping others move toward righteousness through my words and actions?
Do I live with confidence that God will one day make all things right?
Day 5 — Trusting God’s Timing
2 Peter 3:8–9
Where am I struggling to trust God’s timing in my life or in the world around me?
How does remembering God’s patience toward sinners change the way I think about difficult circumstances?
Am I patiently faithful where God has planted me right now?
Day 6 — Wheat or Weeds
Matthew 13:36–43
Is my life showing the fruit of genuine faith in Christ?
Are there sinful patterns in my life that I continue to tolerate instead of repent from?
How can I encourage and strengthen other believers instead of becoming distracted only by the evil in the world?
Day 7 — Flourishing in God’s Kingdom
Psalm 78:1–4
How have I personally experienced the goodness and faithfulness of God in my life?
Am I intentionally passing on the truths of God’s kingdom to others?
What would it look like for me to flourish spiritually instead of merely surviving spiritually this week?
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