The Cosmic Tree and the Parable of the Mustard Seed

[@markmorgans4606]

I love these Bible studies and get a huge amount from them. Thank you.

[@blssed2bme1234]

Thank you for your comparative dialogue between the OT and the NT.

[@MarkCzanderna]

Thank you Chad for your labor of love. I appreciate the cross referencing and word studies and the quote from Martin Luther. Keep up the good work. - From Mark - a Pastor in Collinville, Illinois

[@sanjivdungdung]

Wonderful explanation of mustard seed parable , the power of growth by spirit till harvest comes . The genesis and end both are there in the parable . The kingdom of God rightly described . The huge world tree which gives shade to the animals and birds and provide food and shelter for every person on earth . Ministry of Jesus is the kingdom of God which provides hope and rest for entire world .

[@brunet42]

Thank you Chad for renewed enlightenment and shedding new light broadening the scope to include all scripture. You make me aware of the richness of scripture as our God gives us shadow, rest and comfort under the tree of his love and caring. Thank you for peace you give at the end each week as I struggle with the death of my son. God's peace rest with you Chad and all of 1517!

[@russellfrick2703]

I pray for God's strength and comfort for you during this sad chapter of your life.

[@gregorybishop3175]

Thank you Chad!! What beautiful studies in the word - and what a beautiful spirit you bring. PLEASE keep it up, bro! - From Greg - a Pastor in San Diego

[@brettkennett6522]

Thanks Chad. Wonderful biblical teaching. Can you recommend a good overview discussion anywhere that summarises the cosmic/world tree ancient myth?

[@raulnepomuceno]

Thank you very much for sharing your studies. I really appreciate it. But something remains haunting me about Mustard Seed parable: why choosing the mustard as a methaphor, if mustard plant is NOT a tree and does NOT grow in a way to make possible birds to make nests on its branches. I know the mustard see is important as a symbol of the smallest thing possible. But the metaphor doesnt work, as a mirror of the cosmic tree, if it does not turn into a huge tree, quite the contrary. It is an honest question. Thank you.

[@raulnepomuceno]

No?