Matthew 13Focus on the intended meaning:I Thessalonians 5:2Ephesians 1:22-23Parable of the soilsThe parables of the mustard seed and leavenMatthew 13:31-33Take courage!Influence starts small but can grow fast! The influence of the gospel can grow at a tremendous rate. Don’t count it out!The parables of the dragnet and the taresMatthew 13:47-50, 24-30, 36-43Look to the end!At the end, there will be a judgment. We may not understand all of how God operates in this world, but we can have faith that He will sort it all out in the end!The parables of the treasure and pearlMatthew 13:44-46Sacrifice everything!Matthew 16:24