The Failing Of The Fig
Matt. 21:18-22 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19And 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. 20And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! 21Jesus 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. 22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.Expectations of the Master
- 18,19He expects to return for His own
He expects us to be ready (now)
He expects to reap from our fruits (and labors)
Inspections of the Master - 19a, 20
His inspection is telling (correct)
His inspection is thorough (complete)
His inspection is terrible (calamitous)
Pronouncements from the Master - 21,22
He condemns our inactivity
He corrects our instability
He challenges our inabilities
To believe and have faith
To act on that faith
To serve in expecting faith
Alfred Nobel once said, "Every man ought to have the chance to correct his epitaph in mid stream and write a new one."
Alfred Nobel is known for the Nobel Prize. What most people do not know is, he invented the material called TNT. TNT was not made to injure people, BUT…
What kind or amount of fruit do you have hanging from your tree?
What does Christ expect to find hanging from your tree?
Gary Marcum - New Beginnings Church - 111702pm