Spiritual Accountability
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree: The Danger of Fruitless Faith
Matthew 21:18–22 recounts the story where Jesus curses the fig tree. Faith without fruit is like leaves without life. In a startling act, Jesus curses a fig tree that looked full of promise—but had no fruit. This wasn’t just about breakfast. It was a prophetic picture, illustrating Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree as a […]
Jesus Warns Against Sign-Seeking and Offers the Sign of Jonah
Some people follow Jesus because they believe. Others demand proof on their terms. In Matthew 12:38–45, we see the Pharisees and scribes fall into the latter category. They ask Jesus for a sign, but not to grow in faith—rather, to challenge His authority. Jesus responds with a powerful prophetic warning and a lesson that echoes straight […]