In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Alan Padgett, and Jennifer Pietz dive into Jesus’ teachings on suffering, repentance, and the powerful symbolism of the barren fig tree. As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem, he calls his followers to respond to God’s grace with urgency. What does this mean for us today? How do we make sense of tragic events, and what does true repentance look like in our lives and ministries?

Join us as we explore the deeper meaning of this passage and its impact on preaching and discipleship.

Follow along with the commentary on Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 by contributing author Robert P. Hoch-Yidokodiltona, found at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/lament-over-jerusalem/commentary-on-luke-131-9-31-35-4.

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