Parable of the Mustard Seed Read: Mark 4:26-34
Jesus used parables to teach people, and he used things that people would be familiar with, such as farming and sowing seeds. Jesus used two examples of this in our reading today. The first example he used was how the seed keeps growing and the farmer knows when the harvest is ready. The second example is the mustard seed. The smallest seed is the mustard seed but when it is planted it grows into the biggest tree. Faith is like that – the smallest seed of faith can have a huge impact. The reading finishes with Luke explaining about how Jesus used stories to explain things, but how he also explains more to the disciples when they are on their own.
Watch:
What size is a mustard seed? What size does it grow to? What does this teach us about faith?
Do: Colouring Page – https://whatsinthebible.com/activity-library/parable-mustard-seed-coloring- page/
Crossword – https://sermons4kids.com/parable_mustard_seed_crossword.htm?fromSermonId=517
Decoder – https://sermons4kids.com/parable_mustard_seed_decoder.htm?fromSermonId=517
Pray: Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains – allow us to remember this when we have doubts.
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share:
Plant some seeds and watch them grow – what are your favourite seeds to grow?