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Scholar interpretations of The Mustard Seed?

Does anyone know where I can find two interpretations of the Bible parable "The Mustard Seed" made by reputable biblical scholars online? I know I can go to the library but I'd rather just get them online.

What is the kingdom of God like, and with what shall I compare it?”—Luke 13:18.

The parable of the mustard seed is designed to show that the great community, consisting of those who are to participate in the Messianic kingdom, i.e., the true people of God as constituting the body politic of the future kingdom, is destined to develop from a small beginning into a vast multitude, and therefore to grow extensively; . . . “being a small flock, they were increased into a countless one.” The parable of the leaven, on the other hand, is intended to show how the specific influences of the Messiah’s kingdom (Eph. iv.4 ff.) gradually penetrate the whole of its future subjects, till by this means the entire mass is brought intensively into that spiritual condition which qualifies it for being admitted into the kingdom.

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Scaling the summit of towering mountains certainly is an exceptional accomplishment. Yet it cannot compare to what Jesus described to his disciples: “I tell you solemnly, if your faith were the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’, and it would move; nothing would be impossible for you.” Imagine, not climbing but moving a mountain!—Matthew 17:20, The Jerusalem Bible.

What prompted Jesus to say this to his disciples? They had just failed to heal a demon-possessed boy. Jesus stressed why they failed: They needed more faith. (Matthew 17:14-20) He compared faith to a mustard seed, something with which they were quite familiar. Though among “the tiniest,” a mustard seed after a few months of growth would become a treelike plant. (Matthew 13:31, 32) Thus, Jesus was stressing the great potential that a little faith could have when properly cultivated and nourished—the seemingly impossible would become possible.

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