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Oct 2, 2018 · Light bulbs would’ve immediately gone on in the minds of Jesus’s disciples as he reenacted Israel’s history by cursing the fig tree. The fruitless fig tree draws us back to prior points in Jesus’s ministry, when God’s people were called to produce spiritual fruit (Matt. 3:8–10; 7:16–20; 13:8; Luke 3:7–9).
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Apr 21, 2022 · Symbolically, the fig tree represented the spiritual deadness of Israel, who while very religious outwardly with all the sacrifices and ceremonies, were spiritually barren because of their sins. By cleansing the Temple and cursing the fig tree, causing it to wither and die, Jesus was pronouncing His coming judgment of Israel and demonstrating ...
Mar 4, 2023 · The next morning, Jesus returns to Jerusalem. He is hungry, sees a fig tree in leaf, inspects it, finds nothing but leaves, and curses it, saying, “May no fruit ever come from you again!”. Surprisingly, the tree withers immediately (Matt. 21:18–19). The OT has many miracles of judgment, but outside of this instance, Jesus’ miracles ...
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May 4, 2023 · In a great storm, Jesus commands the winds to calm, and they obey. One of the most interesting displays of His power over nature is found recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Jesus approaches a fig tree, which does not have any fruit, so He declares that it will never bear fruit again. Later, the disciples discover it withered, and ...
Feb 15, 2024 · The Meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree. Cursing the fig tree was Jesus's way of saying that the whole nation had become spiritually barren before the Lord. They had the form of religion but not the reality. They knew the right words to say, but their hearts were far from God.
Apr 8, 2024 · The fig tree rapidly withered down to its roots after Jesus cursed it. The withering of the fig tree was a symbol of judgement, intended as a rebuke to those who did not bear spiritual fruit. Using this event, Jesus underscored the importance of faith and prayer, as well as the consequences of spiritual barrenness.
What is the importance of Jesus cursing the fig tree? Jesus cursing the fig tree is recorded in both Matthew 21:18-22 and Mark 11:12-14, 20-25. A close look at these accounts provides insights regarding why Jesus chose to curse this fig tree. In both accounts, it is clear that the timing of this cursing is of critical relevance. It took place ...
