In the Bible, the mustard seed is used by Jesus in the parable of the Mustard Seed as a model for the kingdom of God which initially starts small but grows to be the biggest of all garden plants. Faith is also spoken about in the context of a mustard seed

1. The Church of Christ,
Sangotedo
The Mustard Seed
Text: Matthew 13 : 31-32

2. Introduction
• In the Bible, the mustard seed is used by Jesus in the
parable of the Mustard Seed as a model for the
kingdom of God which initially starts small but grows
to be the biggest of all garden plants. Faith is also
spoken about in the context of a mustard seed

3. Characteristics of the Mustard Seed
• The Mustard seed is small – Luke 4: 31
• It is not limit by size.- John 1:12 ; Matthew 25: 14-15
• Its between 1-3 mm in diameter.
• The mustard seed is patient and humble – 1 Peter
5:6
• This mustard seed is a fighter, it can grow in the mist
of weed without retard or lack. It is focused. – 1
John 2:15 ; Matthew16: 24 ; Hebrews 12:1.

4. Characteristics of the Mustard Seed Cont’d
• The Mustard seed grows fast and soon becomes a
pillar of support/assist to many. – Galatians 6: 1-2 not
Galatians 5:26.
• It is used in multiple ways. ( Medical field, food and
beverage industries. We should likewise apply
ourselves.- Philippians 4:8 ; James 4:17.

5. Conclusion
• Faith is so vital to the Christian life that the Scripture tells us
without it, it is impossible to please God - Hebrews 11:6.
• The mustard seed in the parable grows to be a huge tree,
representing the tiny beginnings of Christianity when just a few
disciples began to preach and teach the gospel; Eventually
the kingdom grew to huge proportions, encompassing the
entire world and spreading over centuries.
• So, too, does the tiniest bit of faith, when it is true faith from
God and properly applied , will grow to immense proportions
in the lives of Christians and spreads out to influence all they
come into contact with – Matthew 5: 13-15 ; 17:20-21
• It only comes when we listen and do what we have heard.
Romans 10: 17.
• Let us show the same faith as Christ Jesus – Philippians 2: 5-8,
12.