(Matthew 13:31-32) We being looking at the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, considering the accounts in Mark and Luke as well. These were the last two parables spoken outside the house before the multitudes. While these parables were explained to Jesus' disciples, the explanations are not recorded in Scripture. Therefore, we also consider some principles to keep in mind to help us understand the interpretation of these parables.
In this series, we study Jesus' use of parables as a teaching tool, looking at how and why Jesus used parables, as well as examining the major parables recorded in the synoptic gospels.