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  1. Étude 1 : Le figuier bourgeonnant
  2. Étude 2 : Le figuier maudit ?
  3. Étude 3 : Dessèchement du figuier

Jesus’ ministry: callings, miracles and teachings

  • PAR015 The budding fig tree

    This article explores the parable of the budding fig tree, a lesson in spiritual watchfulness given by Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This account encourages believers to discern the signs of the Kingdom of God as they observe the seasons, emphasising the certainty of Jesus' words.

    Matthew 24.32-35 (King James Version) :
    Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Contradictions

  • CTD021 The cursed fig tree?

    This article explores the supposed contradiction between two biblical accounts of the fig tree cursed by Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, finding complementary perspectives in them.

    Matthew 21.18-20 (King James Version) :
    Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Miracles

  • MIR038 Withering of the fig tree

    In Matthew and Mark, Jesus curses a fig tree to teach about faith and prayer. His word withers the tree, illustrating the power of faith. Mark also stresses the importance of forgiveness. Though the two accounts differ in the order of events, they share the same central teaching: faith and prayer can work wonders when practised without doubt.

    Matthew 21.18-22 (King James Version) :
    Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate