Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed

What does Jesus mean by calling his disciples to have faith the size of the mustard seed? Did he literally mean the mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds?

In this video, Dr. Pitre looks at this parable and discusses the vital role that faith plays in the life of a disciple.

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