The Kingdom of God in a Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31–32 | Small Beginnings and the Greatness of God’s Rule
The Kingdom of God in a Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31–32 | Small Beginnings and the Greatness of God’s Rule “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.” When Jesus explained the kingdom of heaven, He pointed to something remarkably small. A mustard seed. Why would Jesus choose such a tiny seed to describe God’s kingdom? The kingdom of God is the kingdom of the eternal King. It is the kingdom where God’s righteousness, authority, and glory are revealed. Yet Jesus did not begin with the image of a magnificent palace or a powerful army. He spoke about a seed. And then He described how that seed grew into a large plant, with birds coming to rest in its branches. A small beginning and remarkable growth. These two images reveal something important about the nature of God’s kingdom. Why Did God’s Kingdom Begin So Small? When Jesus began proclaiming the kingdom of God, the people of Israel had already been waiting for the Messiah. They longed for God ...