- Cursing the fig tree is an acted parable related to cleansing the temple and conveying a message about Israel. (D. A. Carson)
- Unless Israel repents, like the fig tree it will perish. (Craig Blomberg)
- Jesus himself replaces the temple as the centre of true worship of God. (Ben Witherington III)
- Those who profess to be God's people but live unfruitful lives are warned. (Leon Morris)
- When he comes, what will he find? Will he find fruit or just leaves? And will he pronounce judgment upon us? (David Garland)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Miracles of Jesus - Session 5 - Fruitless Lives
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