Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 17th (Zephaniah 2 & Matthew 13:24—43)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Parables of the Mudseed and of the Leaven Are a Twin Parable
The parables of the mustard seed and of the leaven are twin parables. Matthew says that jesus speaks in parables to fulfil the words found near the beginning of psalm 78, which ashae mentioned already. Hiddenness is an important theme in these places. The work of the kingdom is marked by insignificant and inglorious origins. Both involve an intentional action towards a goal with significant results, but imperceptible processes.
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