Why Did Jesus Curse a Fig Tree? (Matthew 21) 

[Why Did Jesus Curse a Fig Tree? (Matthew 21)]( Dan Doriani The next morning, Jesus returns to Jerusalem. He is hungry, sees a fig tree in leaf, inspects it, finds nothing but leaves, and curses it, saying, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” Surprisingly, the tree withers immediately (vv. 18–19). The OT has many miracles of judgment, but outside of this instance, Jesus’ miracles bring healing and grace. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [9 Conversation Starters to Help You Get Out of a Prayer Rut]( Paul E. Miller [In Your Race of Faith, Run Together]( Lindsey Carlson [Is “Follower” an Insult?]( Joanne J. Jung, Richard Langer Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF [The New ‘ESV Gift and Award Bible’]( The affordably priced ESV Gift and Award Bible makes bulk-buying convenient so that a church or group can honor everyone who is graduating, being baptized, or being recognized. Features include a presentation page, introductions to each book of the Bible, and articles to help readers discover the Bible for themselves and better understand its message. Regular Price: $14.99 [Crossway+: $10.49]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( Did You Know? A hundred years ago, a typical Christian was most likely to be a white, affluent European. But today, that Christian is most likely to be a non-white woman living in the Global South. The problem, however, is that availability to Christian resources such as the Bible has not reflected this shift. Crossway is responding to this problem by resourcing Christians in the Global South with the transforming truth of Scripture. [Learn more about Crossway’s global ministry efforts.]( Source: World Christian Encyclopedia Listen Now #fightme - Our Problem with Craving Controversy (Reactivity Episode 5) In this episode, Paul Tripp talks about the difference between the love of truth and the love of controversy, which is no longer motivated by the two great commands to love God and love your neighbor. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [YouTube]( [“As deadly as sin is, however, it does not have the last word. God promises, and then he provides, atonement and reconciliation. ”]( [—Thomas H. McCall]( on the hope Christians have from sin Featured Video [How Delight & Obedience Coexist]( How Delight and Obedience Coexist Jen Wilkin Christians don’t often associate delight with obedience to God’s Law because it can be seen as crushing and guilt-inducing. But it changes when it moves from justification to sanctification. [Watch Now]( “At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.” [—1 John 2:8]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](