A Little Leaven (Luke 13:10-21) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon focuses on Jesus' compassionate healing of a woman suffering from an eighteen-year infirmity in the synagogue, contrasting his mercy with the ruler's legalistic condemnation. It highlights Jesus' defense of his actions by comparing medical needs to caring for animals on the Sabbath, using parables of the mustard seed and leaven to illustrate the growth of God's Kingdom. The takeaway is that Jesus' healing demonstrates God's kingdom is one of active compassion and transformative power, even amidst religious opposition.