<p>Pastor Sean Barrett answers a question about the sermon from 10-5-25: In yesterday's sermon you mentioned that the mustard seed is the smallest seed Jesus's followers would've known about. But in Matthew's version of this story Jesus says the seed "is the smalled of all seeds." Is this difference significant? Was Jesus wrong in Matthew, but not in Luke?</p>

Pastor Sean Barrett answers a question about the sermon from 10-5-25: In yesterday's sermon you mentioned that the mustard seed is the smallest seed Jesus's followers would've known about. But in Matthew's version of this story Jesus says the seed "is the smalled of all seeds." Is this difference significant? Was Jesus wrong in Matthew, but not in Luke?

Sermon Q&A (10.5.25)

Small Catechisms is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, North Carolina. Aaron Davis (PhD, St Andrews) hosts conversations with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Sean Barrett (DMin, MTSO), interviews scholars and Christian leaders, and discusses resources for faith formation.

New episodes drop each Wednesday, and you can check back throughout the week for bonus content from throughout Nativity's ministries like sermons, educational events, and more.

For questions about the podcast or suggestions about what you'd like to see next, email aarondavis@nativityarden.org.

To learn more about Nativity's ministries, visit nativityarden.org.

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Small Catechisms is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, North Carolina. Aaron Davis (PhD, St Andrews) hosts conversations with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Sean Barrett (DMin, MTSO), interviews scholars and Christian leaders, and discusses resources for faith formation. New episodes drop each Wednesday, and you can check back throughout the week for bonus content from throughout Nativity's ministries like sermons, educational events, and more. For questions about the podcast or suggestions about what you'd like to see next, email aarondavis@nativityarden.org. To learn more about Nativity's ministries, visit nativityarden.org.

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