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It was not even the season for figs, and yet Jesus - being hungry - cursed a fig tree for not having fruit. Learn the deeper symbolism in this strange behavior! For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
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★☆★BOOKS QUOTED IN THIS EPISODE★☆★
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 1 (§217, §885): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-1-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 6 (§4314): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-6-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 13 (§9337): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-13-portable-nce
True Christianity, vol. 1 (§105, §106): swedenborg.com/product/true-christianity-vol-1-nce-portable
★☆★CHAPTER MARKERS★☆★
00:00 Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?
06:04 The Hidden Symbolism Behind the Story
12:33 Leaves vs. Fruit: Faith That Produces Goodness
18:07 The Real Purpose of Religion
25:02 What the Barren Fig Tree Represents
31:43 The Bible's Hidden Language of Symbolism
39:21 When Knowledge Exists Without Love
45:50 Why Jesus Came When He Did
54:01 How to Become a Fruitful Fig Tree
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★☆★RELATED CONTENT★☆★
“Jesus in the Bible” playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=qUW0wNluf60&list=PLgtFTXGqZdSlk2XLdBZUlLutZ-FkYV3KX
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
★☆★FREE E-BOOKS★☆★
swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads
★☆★ABOUT★☆★
We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
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It was not even the season for figs, and yet Jesus - being hungry - cursed a fig tree for not having fruit. Learn the deeper symbolism in this strange behavior! For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
A deep dive into Bible scripture through a Swedenborgian lens: youtube.com/@SpiritLifeBibleStudy
Want shorter clips from our full-length podcasts? Subscribe to our clips channel: youtube.com/@OTLEClips
Check out our other channel showing Swedenborgian takes on modern topics: youtube.com/@CurtisOTLE
★☆★BOOKS QUOTED IN THIS EPISODE★☆★
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 1 (§217, §885): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-1-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 6 (§4314): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-6-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 13 (§9337): swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-13-portable-nce
True Christianity, vol. 1 (§105, §106): swedenborg.com/product/true-christianity-vol-1-nce-portable
★☆★CHAPTER MARKERS★☆★
00:00 Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?
06:04 The Hidden Symbolism Behind the Story
12:33 Leaves vs. Fruit: Faith That Produces Goodness
18:07 The Real Purpose of Religion
25:02 What the Barren Fig Tree Represents
31:43 The Bible's Hidden Language of Symbolism
39:21 When Knowledge Exists Without Love
45:50 Why Jesus Came When He Did
54:01 How to Become a Fruitful Fig Tree
★☆★MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOWS★☆★
*MAKE A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION* See how your generosity directly benefits our channel! swedenborg.com/donate
*COMMUNITY CONNECTION* To support our efforts AND get extra content, book discounts, and opportunities for group discussions and interaction with our team, sign up for our Community Membership! swedenborg.com/community-membership-benefits-signup
*SHOP OUR MERCH* 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here. redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter here:
swedenborg.com/otle-newsletter
★☆★RELATED CONTENT★☆★
“Jesus in the Bible” playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=qUW0wNluf60&list=PLgtFTXGqZdSlk2XLdBZUlLutZ-FkYV3KX
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
★☆★FREE E-BOOKS★☆★
swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads
★☆★ABOUT★☆★
We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
★☆★STAY CONNECTED ★☆★
E-MAIL SIGN-UP - offthelefteye.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK - facebook.com/HeavenAndHellSwedenborg
★☆★REACH OUT★☆★
Want to have an Off The Left Eye team member appear on your show? Contact us at offthelefteye@swedenborg.com
