Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODIn Part 15 of Drs. Michael and Mary Davis' discipleship teaching, they delve deeper into the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, focusing on the parables in Matthew 13. They emphasize that the Kingdom of Heaven, as described by Jesus, is not solely a future concept but was present and beginning its harvest at the time of the Holy Spirit's descent.Key points explored in this video:The Kingdom of Heaven Chapter (Matthew 13): This chapter is presented as a key to understanding the analogies Jesus uses to describe the Kingdom.Analogies of the Kingdom: Jesus uses "like" comparisons (e.g., the Kingdom of Heaven may be compared to...) to illustrate its nature.The Parable of the Sower Revisited: The concept of seeds being sown and hidden is highlighted again, connecting it to the Kingdom of Heaven.The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares: This parable illustrates that while good seed is sown, the enemy also sows bad seed (tares) among the wheat, and both are allowed to grow until the harvest.The Harvest is Now: Contrary to a purely future interpretation, the teaching suggests the beginning of the harvest was at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.Misinterpretation of "World" in King James: The video points out that the word "world" in some King James translations of these parables is actually the Greek word "Aion" (age), which can lead to misunderstandings.Satan's Tactics: The enemy plants seeds of temptation and then often withdraws, allowing those seeds to grow and influence behavior.The Parable of the Mustard Seed: This parable illustrates the Kingdom's growth from a small beginning to something significant, though the mention of birds nesting in it brings up a discussion about potentially negative influences within the Kingdom's scope.The Parable of the Leaven: This parable, comparing the Kingdom to leaven hidden in flour, raises questions about whether leaven represents sin and how that fits with the Kingdom of Heaven. The teaching acknowledges the complexity of interpreting this parable.The Kingdom's Current State: The video emphasizes that the Kingdom of Heaven, as it exists now, encompasses both good and evil influences, a concept illustrated in several parables.This episode encourages a shift in perspective, recognizing the Kingdom of Heaven as a present reality with complexities, rather than solely a future hope.#KingdomOfHeaven #Discipleship #Matthew13 #Parables #HarvestNow #HolySpirit #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #SeedsAndWeeds #EndTimes #DrMichaelAndMaryDavisIn the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.

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