About the Cover: The new growth that sprouts from a seed and makes its way above ground is the wondrous work of God. We do not need to know how that works to trust that it, indeed, does. Such is the kingdom of God. It sprouts apart from our work. No matter who plants or waters, God is the One who gives the growth. What may look insignificant to our eyes at times is God working glorious growth onto eternity wherever the Word of Christ is preached.