Bible verses for children
Small faith can look beyond itself.
Luke 17:6
The Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you would tell this sycamore tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.
Luke 17:6 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
A mustard seed is small. Jesus uses an enormous contrast to challenge measuring faith by appearance or size. Trust depends on God, not on imagining that we possess impressive spiritual power.
Bring a small, honest prayer instead of waiting until you feel completely confident.
Talk about it
What could you ask even when your confidence feels small?
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Bible context & readings +
Luke 17:5–6 follows the apostles’ request for increased faith. The tree planted in the sea is vivid teaching language, not an instruction to test faith through dangerous or impossible experiments.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Jesus, help us trust with the faith we have. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.