Title Fig Tree/Mark 11:12-14
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The fig tree in today's text in a book by the famous British philosopher Bertrand Russell
Speaking of the case, he said, “Through this incident, Jesus was proven to be an irrational and irrational person.
I don't believe it."
As in verse 13, // even though it was said that the figs were not yet in season, they cursed the tree, saying that it had no fruit, and made the tree wither and die.
As you can see, Christianity is not the best religion people should have.
The fact that verse 13 says that it is not the time for figs means that June and July are the full-fledged harvest seasons, but this time was not yet
All. The fig tree produces leaves around March or April, and fruits also appear at this time. This fruit gradually begins to ripen in June and July
It is fully cooked. The unripe fruit is called "paga" in Palestine, but there are 4
In May and around May, these unripe fig fruits are also eaten.
Verse 12 says that Jesus was very hungry. This was the beginning of today's case. If you are not hungry,
He would not have shown any interest in the fig tree, but Jesus, who was so hungry, tried to eat even an unripe "paga".
will be It was around the Passover, so it was around the beginning of April. Jesus had many leaves, so he must have produced fruit.
He must have approached the fig tree with anticipation. But this expectation turned into disappointment. so
Jesus, who was so upset, rebuked him, saying, “Why are you a fig tree with only a pattern?”
When Jesus has spare time, he can wait for us for a day as leisurely as a thousand years. But even Jesus
In fact, he urges them by considering the thousand years as one day. John 4:35: “You say, ‘The harvest will come in four months.
Do you not? I say to you, lift up your eyes and see the fields; they are white for harvest!" Jesus said, the harvest is plentiful!
I wondered what to do because there were very few workers, and I felt sorry for him (Matthew 9:37). Do you know what happened after this? disciple
they suffered a lot. Immediately, Jesus went around the whole village and began to teach, and the disciples immediately
He sent them out on a evangelistic journey in pairs. At the same time, Jesus was also worried, saying, "I am sending you
It is like being sent among wolves…” (Matthew 10:16).
Today's text tells us that there can always be an urgent situation that will come to me to eat even unripe fig fruits.
This is the first lesson we learn. Now, am I living a life of faith that is prepared for such times?
How to Prepare for What You must first understand the reason why Jesus punished the fig tree. fruits
It hangs in clusters, and after showing it as if there were fully ripe fruits, I took a closer look and found that not even a single fruit was
That it did not depend, there is a fundamental reason. A thing that has only a shell and no content, in modern terms, nothing
This is a message addressed to us today, where only you point out the real life of faith.
We know that we go to church on Sunday, and we know the order of worship. "Let's stay silent" Then
Everyone knows that the service is over when the worship service begins and the pastor prays. So far, everything seems to be going well.
All. However, the real worship service is not from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, but from there. how much true worship we had
It is not known well during the worship service. But after the worship service, it becomes clear. when we worship
How much life is changing at the door, this is it. The ABCs of life of faith begin outside the chapel, not inside.
On Sunday, we worshiped and received grace. I gained comfort, courage, and new strength. Then our life
The attitude must change. You have to change the way you look at work. The content of what you say to customers in the store should also be different.
do. If this is not happening, it is the same as the incident in today's text. Are only the leaves lush
All. I go there sometimes and my mind gets stuck. I cried and preached hard, but I met him right after the service.
When the saints say something completely different, yes. This is especially true when a saint who has a certain office does this. sure
There are times during the week when I see myself living in a completely different way, and there are times when it breaks my heart to see me.
All. What is important to us is what is the essence of faith and what is the essence of worship. I met God, God
Rather than worshiping God, what was given to me as a result, and what good things happened to me, rather than the way I live
How much has it changed, and the peace and joy that cannot be expressed within me have come to live with a positive view of the world?
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Jesus spoke to the fig tree that had let him down, as if he were dealing with a person.
Verse 14: “Jesus spoke to the tree and said, “No one will eat of you from any fruit from now on forever.”
Isn't it? It's emotional retaliation." But what Jesus does is guaranteed.
On the contrary, you do not plan and proceed on a personal level. Look at the end of verse 14. "The disciples heard it" here
There are points on The reason Jesus punished the fig tree was to teach his disciples first.
It was a warning message to the nation of Israel at that time when only the leaves were lush and there was no fruit.
See verse 20. The next morning, on the way back to Jerusalem on the same road, the fig tree withered from its roots.
I've seen things But Peter remembered what Jesus had said yesterday and said, "Jesus, look
Yo. As Jesus said yesterday, the fig tree has really dried up!"
What does this mean? There are two things, it is not important to look at the situation and the event first, but the moment one
It is important to be able to recall your words and the teachings of Jesus. All the other disciples saw it, but only Peter
I remembered what Jesus had said yesterday, realized that the words had come true, and confessed to Jesus. report,
Let's not end with what we hear and know. We must remember the word of God and the teachings of Jesus. such a person
The Bible says that people who really see and have ears that really hear.
There was a small lake in a very deep cave, and many of the fish in it were blind. research
As it turns out, I do not need to see the light because I live in a dark lake in a deep cave, so as the years go by, it becomes natural.
His eyes deteriorated and he became blind. The same is true of our spiritual eyes and ears. If you don't use it, it will deteriorate.
is. Next, if we take a closer look at Peter's story, he says, "Oh, it really came true."
Jesus, Jesus, the tree you cursed yesterday has withered!” Yesterday, when Jesus spoke to the fig tree,
I thought I had it all, but I was surprised to see what it really was today. It means your skills are great.
Jesus said to Peter, "Are you surprised, but do not be surprised, believe in God". one tree
What is it that made them wither and die?” Then he said, “Tell this mountain, ‘Take up and throw it into the sea,
If you believe it without doubting it, it will be done for you.” He added, “The saying to the mountain, ‘Take him up, and throw him into the sea’ was at that time.
As used in society, it meant a case of encountering a difficult situation.
In other words, if you literally stand at the top of the 63 Building and say, “You should fall into the Han River,” toward Bukhansan Mountain, you will fly away.
It's not about coming and falling into the Han River, but when there are difficult and difficult things in our lives, we believe in God and
If you do, it means that miracles will happen.
Remember the saying, "Trust me to give it to you." It's futuristic. means to keep believing
is. The first few hours, a few days, I believed, and then I said that I shouldn't have any doubts. Therefore, faith is
It refers to the state of being. I think I had faith for an hour during the worship service, but in that difficult and difficult field of life,
Standing faith has come and gone, and the reality in front of us is getting stronger right now. This is how we live a religious life.
It is the belief of a husk that has lush leaves but no fruit. A belief that is only leafy is dangerous.
It is dangerous because of Jesus who will come to us. Let us have a fruitful faith. It takes faith to bear fruit.
is. Master gold that can be used not only in this chapel, but also in that dark and difficult world
I earnestly pray that faith may be with all of us.