Kingdom of God

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Garage Construction
October 27, 2026

 

Jesus said, 

“What is the Kingdom of God like? 

To what can I compare it?" 

(Luke 13:18-21)

Luke 13:18-21 contains two parables: the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast. These parables illustrate the nature of the Kingdom of God.

Parable of the Mustard Seed: Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds but grows into a large tree where birds can perch. This teaches us that the Kingdom of God starts small but grows significantly, impacting many lives.

Parable of the Yeast: Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to yeast that a woman mixes into a large amount of flour until it works all through the dough. This illustrates how the Kingdom of God works quietly and pervasively, transforming everything it touches.

These parables remind us that even small acts of faith and kindness can have a profound impact, and that the influence of God's Kingdom is often subtle but powerful. 

In the smallest seed, a kingdom grows, 

A realm of peace where love flows. 

From mustard seed to mighty tree, 

A haven for all, for you and me.

Like yeast that works through all the dough, 

God's kingdom spreads, unseen but sure. 

In every heart, it finds its place, 

A quiet force, a boundless grace.

In acts of kindness, pure and small, 

The Kingdom's light shines for all. 

A whisper, a touch, a gentle call, 

In these, God's love stands tall.

So let us live with hearts aglow, 

In the Kingdom of God, let love show. 

For in each moment, great or slight, 

We build His realm; we share His light.

Dear Lord Jesus,

We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your grace and guidance. We thank You for the gift of Your Kingdom, a realm of love, peace, and righteousness. Help us to live as faithful citizens of Your Kingdom, spreading Your light and love in all we do.

May Your Kingdom grow within us, like the mustard seed that becomes a mighty tree. Let our faith be strong and unwavering, reaching out to others and providing shelter and comfort to those in need.

Just as yeast transforms the dough, may Your Spirit work within us, transforming our hearts and minds. Help us to be instruments of Your peace, bringing hope and healing to a world in need.

Lord, we pray for the strength to follow Your teachings and to live according to Your will. May Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

In Your holy name, we pray.

Amen.

Pericope:

V: The Journey to Jerusalem: Luke's Travel Narrative

THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED/YEAST

Luke 13:18-21

Gospel Acclamation 

Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Gospel | Luke 13:18-21

18 Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.” 20 Again he said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened.” 

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Freedom in Christ Jesus

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But now that you have been freed from sin 

and have become slaves of God, 

the benefit that you have leads to sanctification, 

and its end is eternal life. 

(Romans 6:22)

I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your nature. For just as you presented the parts of your bodies as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness for lawlessness, so now present them as slaves to righteousness for sanctification. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free from righteousness. (Rom 6:19-20)

Jesus said to His disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” (Lk 12:49-53)

What profit did you get then from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now that you have been freed from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit that you have leads to sanctification, and its end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 6:21-23)

Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night. He is like a tree planted near running water that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. Whatever he does, prospers. (Ps 1:1-3)

Not so the wicked, not so; they are like chaff which the wind drives away. For the Lord watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes. (Ps 1:4,6)

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Secret Revealed

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October 20, 2026

“There is nothing concealed 

that will not be revealed, 

nor secret that will not be known.”

Luke 12:2

What does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness (Rom 4:3). Indeed, if Abraham was justified on the basis of his works, he has reason to boast; but this was not so in the sight of God (Rom 4:2). 

Jesus said, “Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” (Lk 12:6-7)

A worker’s wage is credited not as a gift, but as something due. But when one does not work, yet believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. (Rom 4:4-5) Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not record. (Rom 4:7-8)

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you just; exult, all you upright of heart (Ps 32:11). Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered. Blessed the man to whom the Lord imputes not guilt, in whose spirit there is no guile. (Ps 32:1-2)

Then I acknowledged my sin to you, my guilt I covered not. I said, “I confess my faults to the Lord,” and you took away the guilt of my sin (Ps 32:5).

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Justified by Faith

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Tile Installation
October 19, 2026

 For we consider that 

a person is justified by faith 

apart from works of the law.

(Romans 3:28)

What occasion is there then for boasting? It is ruled out. On what principle: That of works? No, rather on the principle of faith. For we consider that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law. (Rom 3:27-28)

Jesus said, "Woe to you, scholars of the law! You have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves did not enter and you stopped those trying to enter.” (Lk 11:52)

Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. (Rom 3:21-23)

They are justified freely by His grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as an expiation, through faith, by his Blood, to prove his righteousness because of the forgiveness of sins previously committed, through the forbearance of God—to prove His righteousness in the present time, that He might be righteous and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. (Rom 3:24-26)

Does God belong to Jews alone? Does he not belong to Gentiles, too? Yes, also to Gentiles, for God is one and will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised through faith. (Rom 3:29-30)

I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word. My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn.  (Ps 130:5-6)

Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. (Ps 130:1-4)

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October 19, 2025

HOUSE OF SEALTIEL
 2nd Floor Finishing of Facade
October 19, 2024

HOUSE OF GABRIEL 
Construction
October 19, 2020

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Proclamation Be Completed

Frontage Improvement
October 18, 2026

The Lord stood by me and gave me strength, 

so that through me the proclamation 

might be completed 

and all the Gentiles might hear it. 

(2 Timothy 4:17)

Thus says the Lord to His anointed, "I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew Me not. I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know Me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, there is no other. (Is 45:4-6)

The Lord appointed seventy-two disciples whom He sent ahead of Him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. (Lk 10:1)

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, yourpeace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” (Lk 10:2-9)

The Lord is just in all His ways and holy in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Ps 145:17-18) Tell His glory among the nations; among all peoples, His wondrous deeds. For great is the Lord and highly to be praised; awesome is He, beyond all gods. For all the gods of the nations are things of nought, but the Lord made the heavens. (Ps 96:3-5)

Our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. (1 Thes 1:5)

Let all Your works give You thanks, O Lord, and let Your faithful ones bless You. Let them discourse of the glory of Your Kingdom and speak of Your might. Making known to men Your might and the glorious splendor of your Kingdom. Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages, and Your dominion endures through all generations. (Ps 145:10-13)

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The Righteousness of God

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October 17, 2026

 

For in it is revealed the righteousness of God 

from faith to faith; as it is written, 

“The one who is righteous by faith will live.” 

(Romans 1:17)

The wrath of God is indeed being revealed from heaven against every impiety and wickedness of those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what can be known about God is evident to them, because God made it evident to them. (Rom 1:18-19)

Jesus said, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.” (Lk 11:39-41)

Ever since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what He has made. As a result, they have no excuse; for although they knew God they did not accord Him glory as God or give Him thanks. Instead, they became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless minds were darkened. (Rom 1:20-21)

While claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for the likeness of an image of mortal man or of birds or of four-legged animals or of snakes. Therefore, God handed them over to impurity through the lusts of their hearts for the mutual degradation of their bodies. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and revered and worshipped the creature rather than the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (Rom 1:22-25)

I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.” (Rom 1:16-17)

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge. Not a word nor a discourse whose voice is not heard; through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message. (Ps 19:2-5)

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October 17, 2025

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October 17, 2024

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God will Fully Supply Whatever you Need

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October 15, 2026

God will fully supply

whatever you need, 

in accord with his glorious riches 

in Christ Jesus. 

(Philippians 4:19)

The Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. He will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces; the reproach of His people He will remove from the whole earth; for the Lord has spoken. (Is 25:6-8)

Jesus said, “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.” (Mt. 22:4)

On that day it will be said: “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that He has saved us!” (Is 25:9)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want (Ps 23:1). I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things, I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:12-13)

Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for You are at my side with Your rod and your staff that give me courage. (Ps 23:4) You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. (Ps 23:2-6)

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Faith Promise

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November 10, 2026

 Scripture confined all things under the power of sin, 

that through faith in Jesus Christ

the promise might be given to those who believe. 

(Galatians 3:22)

The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. (Heb 4:12)

Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed Him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to Him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to Him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” (Lk 10:38-40)

Jesus said, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Lk 10:38-42) Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Lk 11:28)

Before faith came, we were held in custody under law, confined for the faith that was to be revealed. Consequently, the law was our disciplinarian for Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a disciplinarian. For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:23-26)

All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendant, heirs according to the promise. (Gal 3:27-29)

I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came to me. Beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I chose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her company, and countless riches at her hands. (Wis 7:7,10-11)

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill us at daybreak with Your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. (Ps 90:12,14)

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Continue to Make Progress

The elders of the Jews 

continued to make progress in the building, 

supported by the message of the prophets, 

Haggai and Zechariah, son of Iddo.

(Ezra 6:14)

Jesus said, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it. (Lk 8:21). For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest (Lk 9:48). There is no one who performs a mighty deed in My name who can at the same time speak ill of Me. For whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mk 9:39-40) 

The rebuilding of the house of God: Continue to work on the house of God; rebuild it on its former site. Let the men be repaid for their expenses, in full and without delay. (Ez 6:7-8). Let it be carefully executed (Ez 6:12). Finish the building according to the command of God. Complete this house on the third day of the month Adar, in the sixth year. Celebrate the dedication of this house of God with joy. For the dedication of this house of God, offer a sin offering for all. (Ez 6:14-17). 

I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the Lord.” And now we have set foot within your gates, built as a city with compact unity. To it the tribes go up, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. (Ps 122:1-4)

Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow His spirit on them all! (Nu 11:29) 

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul; the decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true, all of them just. (Ps 19:8,10) Though your servant is careful of them, very diligent in keeping them, yet who can detect failings? Cleanse me from my unknown faults! From wanton sin especially, restrain your servant; let it not rule over me. Then shall I be blameless and innocent of serious sin. (Ps 19:12-14)

I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my word. Show your wondrous mercies, O savior of those who flee from their foes to refuge at your right hand. (Ps 17:6-7) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. (Ps 90:12,14)

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Serve the Lord with Gladness

 

Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; 

serve the Lord with gladness; 

come before him with joyful song. 

(Psalm 100:1-2)

A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited His people (Lk 7:16). "My eyes are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with Me. He who walks in the way of integrity shall be in My service. (Ps 101:6)

Jesus said, "The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by all her children. (Lk 7:34-35) Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” (Lk 8:18)

The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. (Jas 3:17-18)

Whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not aggressive, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with perfect dignity; for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of the Church of God? (1 Tim 3:1-5)

Similarly, deacons must be dignified, not deceitful, not addicted to drink, not greedy for sordid gain, holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. Deacons may be married only once and must manage their children and their households well. Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus. (1 Tim 3:8-10,12-13)

Of mercy and judgment I will sing; to You, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will persevere in the way of integrity; when will You come to me? I will walk in the integrity of my heart, within my house; I will not set before my eyes any base thing. (Ps 101:1-3) May Your kindness, O Lord, be upon us who have put our hope in You (Ps 33:22).

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