06. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed (1983)

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Sep 30, 2024

Discover the organic growth of faith through seeds and parables as they illuminate spiritual truths. Learn how Jesus’ metaphors reveal the transformative power of God’s Word in our lives. Delve into the essence of salvation, emphasizing forgiveness and character transformation. The conversation also highlights the importance of living a life free from disputes, encouraging listeners to shine brightly and embody the teachings of the kingdom amidst chaos.

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INSIGHT

The Seed as an Organizer

A seed is a power to organize reality into something specific.
This is why the Logos (Word of God) is aptly portrayed as a seed.

INSIGHT

Jesus as the Seed

Jesus is the seed of Abraham, the perfect man of faith.
He came to organize reality and show forth the kingdom of God in a prepared world.

ANECDOTE

Starved Corn

Dallas Willard recalls planting corn in fertile soil but being overtaken by weeds.
This illustrates how the Word of God can be starved in a crowded life.

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3. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed
Parables: The Parables of the Seed and of the Mustard Seed, more on The Parable of the Sower

Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California
March 20, 1983

Scripture: Matthew 13:33 and Mark 4:26-33
This is the third session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.” Dallas gives us a fascinating description of the way seeds work and points out why seeds are a perfect example of the workings of the kingdom of heaven.

The session outline Dallas distributed to the class gives the list of topics and scriptures covered throughout the series. He encouraged participants to read the scriptures for each week before coming to class. Download a copy here:

https://dwillard.s3.amazonaws.com/Parabolic-Teaching-Outline.pdf

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