Fig Trees, Fig Leaves and Forgiveness

When Jesus called the Israelite, Nathanael, saying “I saw you under the fig tree”, Nathanael went from incredulous skepticism to utter belief, proclaiming “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” (John 1:49 ESV)

Why? What happened under the fig tree that would lead to such a drastic change? What did Jesus see?

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Wait With the One Who Weeps

Today, I need to remember.  I need to remember the story of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha; Of how he died and Jesus raised him from the dead. I need to remember that the One to whom Martha said “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died” is the…

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