God’sRecovery Program Luke13: 10-17

Luke gives us a clue to the hidden meaning of the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast by linking them with the healing of the crippled woman. Although usually seen as parables of growth, often of the church growing from humble beginnings, they are more likely proclaiming the immediacy of God's kingdom, of the inauguration of God's eternal reign in Christ. So, these parables proclaim that "the day" is upon us; a mighty tree stands before us, the bread is ready for the oven. The powers of darkness have been defeated, God's Sabbath rest is here - "the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the gospel."

Scripture reading by Rick Bradstreet

Sermon by Pastor Keith Aurand

Recorded August 21, 2016

New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA