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Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
In Luke 13:6-9, Jesus tells the parable of the unfruitful fig tree. He describes a man who plants a fig tree in his vineyard and comes looking for fruit on it for three years but finds none. He instructs the gardener to cut it down, as it wastes space. However, the gardener asks for one more year to cultivate the tree, promising to fertilize and care for it. It can be cut down if it still bears no fruit after that.
What role does grace play in the gardener's request for more time, and how does it relate to our understanding of God's mercy?
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About this Plan
Jesus was a master storyteller. He knew that the timeless principles He was trying to articulate would be best remembered through storytelling. He often spoke through parables to (1) communicate a more profound truth, (2) make His teachings more accessible to those who were ready to hear them, and (3) confound those who refused to listen. Parables were shaped to convey a single thought, so don't get lost in the details wondering what each part means. Absorb the story and allow Jesus to communicate His truth to your heart.
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