“Smallest of all seeds” stands for?
Faith starts small
How can small actions grow into something bigger?
Don’t need to be rich or strong to feel God’s power
What is the Parable?
A short story to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
Faith grows through these three things.
prayer, trust, and actions
“Largest of garden plants” stands for?
God’s kingdom grows strong
The Power of small Actions lead to?
Major results and impacts
How does God illustrate this?
creates an inclusive community offering protection for all
What does Jesus compare the Kingdom of Heaven to
A mustard seed
“birds come and perch” stands for?
symbol of safety and peace
What is the Ripple effect?
Showing kindness toward someone can inspire others to live out their faith too
How is a parable different from a fable or a myth?
It relies on events that are completely realistic
How many followers did the church have when it first began?
very few
What book and chapter is this verse from?
Matthew 13
What book is this phrase from? ”Jesus tells the disciples if they have faith even as small as a mustard seed, they can move mountains.”
Mathew 17:20
The Mustard Seed parable illustrates that the church will grow into what kind of community
inclusive community
The Church started with just a few followers, but has now expanded into
one nation
This type of action has minor actions that create major results.
small actions