When we think of “I am” in the Gospel of John, we generally think of expressions with a predicate after the “I am,” like “I am the good shepherd.” In that sentence, “the good shepherd” is the predicate that completes…
Who Is Like the Mustard Seed in Jesus’ Parable? (Mark 4:30-32 and parallels)
The parable of the mustard seed is a favorite parable of Jesus. Jesus says that it is a parable about the kingdom of God (Mark 4:30). The mustard seed is presented as a tiny seed that grows into a great…