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Jesus and the Fig Tree
E
ven though Gary was not a new believer, he had recently left another neighborhood church and was interested in learning more about the distinctives of our church. His questions during our class for new members offered a variety of opportunities for us to compare different perspectives on ministry, theology, and biblical interpretation. Gary was struggling with a long-term, debilitating illness that severely limited his ability to function. He had prayed for healing numerous times with a variety of church leaders and believed that his eventual 9
