In Luke 13:10–21, Jesus reveals how the kingdom of God advances — not through power, control, or human systems, but through sacrificial service, mercy, and unstoppable growth. In this study, Pastor Landon walks through the healing of a woman bound by a spirit of infirmity for 18 years and shows how Jesus’ compassion, authority, and freedom confront both spiritual oppression and religious hypocrisy.

We explore how God sees the unseen, how mercy always moves toward need, and how authentic worship flows from hearts transformed by His touch. Jesus challenges the misplaced priorities of the religious leaders and exposes the danger of valuing tradition and rules over people. The call is clear: to notice those who are “bent over” by sin or suffering, to serve sacrificially even when it’s messy, and to reject hypocrisy in our own hearts.

The parables of the mustard seed and leaven remind us that God’s kingdom often starts small and works quietly, yet it grows powerfully and transforms everything it touches. Our role is to plant and trust — serving faithfully, praying persistently, discipling intentionally, and allowing God to bring the growth.

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✅ Key Points Covered:

• Jesus heals a woman oppressed for 18 years, showing God’s mercy and authority

• How mercy moves toward need — and why sacrificial service begins with “holy noticing”

• Hypocrisy and tradition vs. God’s heart for people

• The kingdom of God grows quietly yet powerfully — like a mustard seed or leaven

• The danger of bad theology and misplaced trust in politics or human power

• Our calling to serve, pray, disciple, and live out everyday faith with humility and love

• Why small, unseen acts of service matter deeply in God’s kingdom

📖 Scripture: Luke 13:10–21; Isaiah 61; Psalm 146:8; Hosea 6:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Mark 10:45; Philippians 2:5