THE FRUITLESS FIG TREE. TEXT: Luke 13:6-9; Mt. 21:17-22.
SUMMARY: Using, on more than one occasion, the parabolic illustration of Israel's most appealing fruit-bearing tree, Jesus foretells the removal of God's blessing from a fruitless nation, and the giving of it to others of His choosing.
I. THE DEMISE OF ISRAEL, A FRUITLESS NATION. A. The Significance of the Tree. B. The Cursing of the Tree. C. Results of the Curse.
II. THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. A. An Encouragement to faith. B. An Example of Faith.
III. A WARNING TO A FRUITLESS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. A. A Parallel. B. A Testimony. C. A Time for Figs.
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