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  2. Cursing of the fig tree - Wikipedia

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    The cursing of the fig tree in Mark and Matthew and the parallel story in Luke are thus symbolically directed against the Jews, who did not accept Jesus as king. [3] [4] At first sight, the destruction of the fig tree does not seem to fit Jesus' behaviour elsewhere (and Bertrand Russell used the tale to dispute the greatness of Jesus), [8] but ...

  3. Mark 11 - Wikipedia

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    Matthew has roughly the same story but not Luke or John, although Luke 13:6-9 has Jesus relating a parable, The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, about a man not finding fruit on a fig tree. Thomas has Jesus talking about thistles not yielding figs in saying 45, which is also found in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:16.

  4. Figs in the Bible - Wikipedia

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    The parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke 13:6-9. A vinekeeper holds out hope that a barren fig tree will bear fruit next year. [14] Mark 11 includes an account of Jesus cursing the fig tree: [15] The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf ...

  5. Parable of the barren fig tree - Wikipedia

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    The fig tree was a common symbol for Israel and may also have that meaning here, [5] and the tree in the parable may refer to a Christian who has heard the gospel of Christ by faith unto salvation. In either case, the parable reflects Jesus offering a chance for repentance and forgiveness of sin, showing his grace toward his believers. [ 6 ] "

  6. Parable of the Budding Fig Tree - Wikipedia

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    A fig tree. The Parable of the Budding Fig Tree is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Matthew 24:32–35, Mark 13:28–31, and Luke 21:29–33. This parable, about the Kingdom of God, involves a fig tree, as does the equally brief parable of the barren fig tree.

  7. Luke 13 - Wikipedia

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    The fig tree was a common symbol for Israel, and may also have that meaning here, [12] or the tree in the parable may refer to the religious leadership. [13] In either case, the parable reflects Jesus offering his hearers one last chance for repentance. [13] "These three years" logically refers to the period of Jesus' ministry.

  8. Here's How to Thicken Mashed Potatoes Quickly - AOL

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    Out of all the mashed potato mistakes you can make, adding too much liquid to your spuds is sure to ruin your day. After all, nobody wants to take a scoop of soupy mashed potatoes! But what if you ...

  9. Holy Monday - Wikipedia

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    The Gospels tell some of the events that occurred on the day of the Biblical Holy Monday. Some of the most notable and recognizable of these were the cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18–22, Mark 11:20–26), the questioning of Jesus' authority (Matthew 21:23–27), the Cleansing of the Temple and some diverse parables, depending on which Gospel is read.