Day 38 – The Cursing of the Fig Tree

David Vermont | 06/09/2017

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Today’s reading: Matthew 21:1-22

The cursing of the fig tree is a curious event. Why would Jesus bother to do this? The fig tree is basically a metaphor for Israel. The purpose of a fig tree is to bear fruit. Israel has fulfilled its purpose; it has borne the fruit it was meant to bring forth. It has delivered the messiah to the world. Having fulfilled its purpose it will bear no more. Notice what Jesus says, “And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!"” This doesn’t mean that nothing naturally good will ever come from Israel again but it does mean that the supernatural purpose of Israel is completed.

Tomorrow: Matthew 21:23-46

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David Vermont

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I was born and raised in New York City, and now live in Fairfax, VA with my wife and four kids.
I am an attorney and accomplished litigator at one of Washington D.C.’s top law firms, I began writing about religion when I was asked to author a series of articles explaining the Catholic faith on the popular blog 52 Prayers. I now write regularly about my faith on my blog.

My recently published novel The Last Confession of The Vampire Judas Iscariot is my first foray into fiction.
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