Lessons About Growth and Influence in the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven 6 The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven are among the shortest yet most powerful teachings of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 13:31–33). Though brief, these parables communicate profound truths … Continue reading What lessons about growth and influence are found in the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven?