"Now Learn This Lesson from the Fig Tree"  Mark 13:28, NIV

Our Latest Faith Lessons
John 3:16 Explained Through Genesis 22
In this lesson, we explore the powerful connection between John 3:16 and Genesis 22, the story known in Jewish tradition as The Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). 

While John 3:16 is one of the most quoted verses in all of Scripture—"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son"—its language and message draw directly from Genesis 22, where God commands Abraham to offer up his son, his only son, whom he loves.

Original Blog Post and Lesson Handouts: CLICK HERE
Important Schedule Update!!
We’ll be taking a break for November and December 2025.

​Our next session begins mid-January 2026 and runs for 10 weeks. Going forward, the Coffee Club will follow a three-semester model:
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  • January – March
  • Mid-April – June
  • Mid-August – October

Be sure to check the website regularly for the latest updates, dates, and registration information.
​Join the Fig Tree Coffee Club!
Come and be part of the Fig Tree Coffee Club, a community of believers hungry to dive deeper into the Word of God.

​Each Wednesday morning at 9 AM CST (10 AM EST | 7 AM PST), we’ll gather virtually over coffee (or tea!) for an engaging, thought-provoking Bible study.

​​This weekly gathering is more than a study; it’s a conversation. We’ll explore the Gospel of John together, uncovering the rich layers of meaning in the text and discovering how it speaks to our lives today. Along the way, we’ll take time to address your questions—whether they’re about the Bible, God, Jesus, or how we live out our faith.

Each session will last approximately 90 minutes, but we’re committed to staying longer to answer your questions and dig into meaningful discussions. Whether you’re new to studying the Bible or have years of experience, this is a space for everyone to learn, grow, and connect.

Bring your Bible, your curiosity, and your coffee, and join us under the shade of the fig tree for wisdom, fellowship, and inspiration.

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On February 20, 2023, Amazon discontinued its Smile.Amazon.com program, which supported qualifying non-profits through the Amazon Foundation. This program was a popular way for many Fig Tree donors to contribute to our ministry while regularly shopping on Amazon.

We are excited to announce that we are now participating in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. This program offers a way for Fig Tree Ministries to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This means you can help our ministry again while shopping on Amazon!

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Popular Lessons!

Understanding the Father's House: Biblical Metaphor for Redemption​

In this lesson, we explore the cultural world behind one of Scripture’s most important images: the Father’s House.

The entire biblical story turns on the theme of redemption—God bringing His people back into His presence, in His place, through His own costly initiative.

In the ancient patriarchal household, if a family member found themselves outside the father’s protection, it was the father who bore the responsibility—and the expense—to bring them home and restore their place in the family.

That restoration is what the Bible calls redemption.

Garden of Gethsemane?
Does it actually exist?
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Contrary to common perception, the Bible does not specifically refer to "the Garden of Gethsemane."

In fact, Gethsemane is not merely a name, but rather a descriptor of the place's function.

Join us in exploring the true meaning of Gethsemane and the significant message that emerges from Jesus' time spent in the garden on the night prior to His crucifixion.

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Daughters of Jerusalem
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In this lesson, we explore the powerful Hebrew idiom “Daughters of Jerusalem” and uncover its rich meaning within the biblical world.

In Hebrew, the word for “city” is feminine—so Jerusalem is a “she.” This feminine imagery extends to the smaller villages that surround a central, fortified city.

In the ancient Near East, large cities like Jerusalem were walled and fortified, offering protection, food, and water during times of siege. But the smaller, unwalled villages—the daughters—were vulnerable. When enemies approached, these daughters were the first to suffer destruction, often bearing the brunt of the attack before the city itself.