Mark 13:28-29 Esv

Do you remember the fig tree that Jesus cursed: the one that withered and died? It wasn’t just something pointless that he did out of annoyance. Not at all. He had in mind to use it for an important lesson, in fact for all time. The lesson is not merely that when you see the signs that Jesus has mentioned, you will know that the end is near. It’s not just that. You have to remember what happened to the fig tree, because that’s what Jesus really wants to bring to mind. The fig tree had put out leaves, indicating that summer was near. And so, Jesus came looking for fruit, but it had none. It was all “show” but no fruit.…

Do you remember the fig tree that Jesus cursed: the one that withered and died? It wasn’t just something pointless that he did out of annoyance. Not at all. He had in mind to use it for an important lesson, in fact for all time. The lesson is not merely that when you see the signs that Jesus has mentioned, you will know that the end is near. It’s not just that. You have to remember what happened to the fig tree, because that’s what Jesus really wants to bring to mind. The fig tree had put out leaves, indicating that summer was near. And so, Jesus came looking for fruit, but it had none. It was all “show” but no fruit.…

You Are Not Alone in Asking About the Temple Destruction and Jesus’ Return Many Bible readers and scholars wrestle with Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the temple and the timing of His return. This study examines those questions. It accepts that a future attempt to rebuild the temple may occur—possibly as a climax to […]…

You Are Not Alone in Asking About the Temple Destruction and Jesus’ Return Many Bible readers and scholars wrestle with Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the temple and the timing of His return. This study examines those questions. It accepts that a future attempt to rebuild the temple may occur—possibly as a climax to […]…

Jesus förklarar för sin lärljungar varför han ibland väljer att lära ut saker och ting med hjälp av liknelser (parabler). Om vi verkligen vill förstå vad Jesus menar så kan vi följa honom och lyssn……