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.

Mustard seeds are the smallest in the plant kingdom. ... According to the "Parable of the Mustard Seed" in Matthew 13:31–32, mustard seeds are the smallest in the plant kingdom.

Find today’s readings here. “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of ...

Today’s Sunday gospel reading is about the Parable of the Seed. Our Lord Jesus Christ explains to his disciples why he teaches them by using parables perhaps because it was one easy way for them ...

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; ...