That’s the heart of the parable in today’s Gospel reading from Mark, comparing the kingdom of God to a tiny mustard seed. It’s a testament to small beginnings.

When his followers asked Jesus to increase their faith, he told them the parable of the mustard seed. Though it was the smallest of seeds, once sown the mustard plant sprang up and spread rapidly.

Today’s selection from Matthew 13 continues Jesus’ Parables Discourse. It contains two short parables—about a mustard seed and yeast—and a long parable with an allegorical interpretation ...

The parable of the mustard seed (Mark 4: 30–32) Jesus’ attitude to the Sabbath (Mark 2: 23–28) Jesus and the children (Mark 10: 13–16) Entry into the Kingdom of God- The rich young man; ...