Lucas 13:20-21

The parable of the yeast hidden in meal 13:20-21 (cf. Matthew 13:33)

Jesus’ similar introduction of this parable (cf. Luke 13:18) suggests a similar point, but the fact that He gave a different parable implies a slightly different emphasis. Obviously the pervasive growth idea is present in both parables, but the second parable stresses the hidden nature of the transforming power more than the first one did. The idea of mysterious growth also carries over.

"It is perhaps worth noting also that yeast works from inside: it cannot change the dough while it is outside. But it is also important that the power to change comes from outside: the dough does not change itself." [Note: Morris, p. 225.]