A continuation of mustard seed faith. What does that mean? How is it applicable today? Does this mean my faith is worst than I thought?

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Canonical Scripture References
(All Scripture accessible via Bible Gateway or Bible Hub for translation comparison)
•Matthew 14:22–33 — Jesus walks on water; rebuke of little faith
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A22-33
•Matthew 16:5–12 — Warning about leaven; disciples misunderstand
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+16%3A5-12
•Matthew 17:14–21 — Healing failure; mustard seed teaching
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+17%3A14-21
•Mark 4:30–32 — Parable of the mustard seed
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+4%3A30-32
•Luke 17:5–6 — “Increase our faith”; mulberry tree imagery
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17%3A5-6
•John 6:5–13 — Feeding of the 5,000; disciples tested
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A5-13
•John 15:1–5 — Abiding in Christ
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A1-5
•Romans 4:4–5 — Faith versus works
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+4%3A4-5
•1 Corinthians 3:6–7 — God gives the increase
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A6-7
•Hebrews 11:1–6 — Definition and nature of faith
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A1-6
•Hebrews 12:2 — Jesus as author and perfecter of faith
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A2
Greek Word Studies
•πίστις (pistis) — faith, trust, allegiance
Bible Hub Lexicon
https://biblehub.com/greek/4102.htm
•ὀλιγόπιστος (oligopistos) — “little faith,” deficient trust
https://biblehub.com/greek/3640.htm
•μένω (menō) — to remain, abide
https://biblehub.com/greek/3306.htm
Non-Canonical / Second Temple Jewish Sources
(Contextual only — not treated as Scripture)
•1 Enoch 93–94 — Apocalypse of Weeks (faithfulness across generations)
https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/boe/boe096.htm
•Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2:1–6 — Testing of the faithful
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Sirach+2%3A1-6
•Dead Sea Scrolls — Rule of the Community (1QS)
https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive/manuscript/1QSa-1
Scholarly Commentary & Credible Sources
Michael S. Heiser, PhD
Hebrew Bible scholar; expert in Second Temple Judaism
•The Unseen Realm
https://lexhampress.com/product/47111/the-unseen-realm
•Faith, worldview, and allegiance discussions
https://drmsh.com
Chuck Missler
Bible teacher; systems analyst; prophecy commentator
•Mustard seed & faith teachings archive
https://www.khouse.org
Ron Rhodes, ThM, PhD
Systematic theologian; apologetics scholar
•Faith under grace commentary
https://www.reasoningfromthebible.com
David Guzik
Pastor and Bible commentator
•Enduring Word Commentary (Matthew 17; Luke 17)
https://enduringword.com
Botanical & Historical Context
•Mustard Seed (Sinapis nigra) — size and growth characteristics
Encyclopaedia Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/plant/mustard-plant
Primary Study Platforms (Listener Resources)
•Bible Gateway — translation rotation
https://www.biblegateway.com
•Bible Hub — lexicons, interlinear, commentaries
https://biblehub.com
•Enduring Word — verse-by-verse commentary
https://enduringword.com