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1 | Mark 11; 12 | Matt 3:8 | Menace | 237683 | ||
What doe's the fig tree that Jesus cursed represent ? | ||||||
2 | Mark 11; 12 | Matt 3:8 | DocTrinsograce | 237684 | ||
Dear Menance, When a fig tree contains full branches, it generally bears fruit. Thus, when Christ encountered a fully leafed out fig tree, He would have quite rightly expected fruit to be hanging from its branches. However on closer examination, it became obvious that it had no fruit. Thus, it gave all the signs of bearing fruit, while failing altogether to do so. In a like manner, Israel filled out its branches, giving the appearance of the availability of great fruit. When the master of the garden came, further examination showed that He would harvest no fruit that season. (cf Luke 13:6-9). In Him, Doc |
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