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In this passage we see that Jesus helps us weather life’s storms with faith not fear.

The Kingdom of God is a matter of faith so what matters is that we are faithful.
Is the church shrinking or growing?

Four parables about the Kingdom of God
It is meant to be revealed to those who search (21-23)
It provides blessings to those who listen well (24-25)
It grows, often unseen, by the power of God (26-29)
It may seem small but will one day be big (30-32)

The Kingdom of God is a matter of faith.

What matters is that we are faithful.

Following Jesus

Following Jesus

Who would be on your dream team?
Why Jesus created a team:
Practical – A growing ministry with growing pressure (7-12)
Theological – A new twelve for a new people (13-14a)
Missiological – Apostles of a new movement (14-15)
To be with him
To be sent
A unique team of regular people like us (16-19)
Simon the Spontaneous
James the Passionate
John the Beloved
Levi the Lowlife (Matthew)
James the Who?
Judas the Betrayer