THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED

THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED

PARABLES: LIFE LESSONS FROM JESUS – Part 6

Jarrett Shamp July 13, 2025

So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I  say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20 (NKJV)

The Greek word for faith is – conviction of the truth about something.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)

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“… In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NIV)

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. – James 1:2-4 (NIV)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. – Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT)