Jesus Parable Olive Tree
Now learn a parable of the fig tree.
Jesus parable olive tree. 11 16 24 paul does not say that the old tree of israel was chopped down and a completely new one planted in its place. 33 so likewise ye when ye shall see all these things know that it is near even at the doors. When his branch is yet tender and putteth forth leaves ye know that summer is nigh. The parable of the olive tree is an extended allegory recounted in chapter 5 of the book of jacob the third book of the book of mormon.
34 verily i say unto you this generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled. He points out that in his parable of the olive tree rom. The fig tree parable. The lord compared the house of israel to a tame olive tree jacob 5 6.
Gentiles people not born into the house of israel branches. How to read a parable in matthew 13 10 the disciples asked jesus a question most of us have wondered. Understanding what paul taught by this illustration is critical for the serious student of the bible. He won t push israel off the cliff.
Why do you speak to the people in parables about one third of jesus teachings are in parables making it his most preferred method of conveying his message. Lives or works of people. P aul used the illustration of an olive tree in romans 11 to disclose one of scripture s most important doctrines. A nobleman told his servants to go into his vineyard and plant twelve olive trees d c 101 43 62.
Joseph smith called the revelation in section 88 the olive leaf d c 88 heading. In essence jesus christ is god s olive tree and the holy spirit his olive oil. Jacob states the allegory was one of the teachings of zenos found in the brass plates a lost record. It is amazing how deeply a false concept.
The house of israel the lord s covenant people. God remains faithful to his promises.