THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED

THIS PARABLE IS FOUND IN

• Matthew 13: 32-32
• Mark 4: 30-32
• Luke 13: 18-19

CHARACTERS OF THE PARABLE

• The seed
• The planter
• The field

THE PLANTER

• None other than Jesus Christ

THE SEED

• Something small that grows and keeps growing
• The seed is the word and kingdom of God.

THE FIELD

• The field where the seed is planted is the world
• It is also a symbol for the heart if men.

THE MEANING BEHIND THE PARABLE.

THE MESSAGE

• The kingdom will grow and grow.
• It starts small and gets bigger and bigger

THE MUSTARD SEED

• It is one of the smallest seeds in the world
• But, it grows into a plant that can reach up to twelve feet high.

THE WORD MUST BE PLANTED IN US TO GROW

• But we must accept it first.
• Even the smallest faith can grow to be giant.

THE END