The Kingdom

In Daniel, God compares Nebucanezzar's kingdom to that of a tree where many can find food and shelter. Then Jesus compares his new kingdom to a tree sprouting from a mustard seed. This picture shows that God's kingdom has room for all to come and be blessed, and it sprouts from the tiniest seed, Jesus's own death. In depicting it in this way, Jesus shows us that the smallest act, the sharing of His Word of grace, can be used to sprout forth the kingdom.