Teacher/Historian George DeJong www.underthefigtree.org
Our study trips provide participants with experiences and insights into the culture, geography and history of the lands of the Bible. Vital to this is walking the land as Jesus and his talmidim (disciples) did. The followers of Jesus not only learned with their eyes and ears but also with their feet. In so doing, they grew into a close net community. As we learn with our feet, the Word of God grows our perspective in new and exciting ways.
In the Ezekiel 40:4 passage, "See with your eyes, hear with your ears, and set your heart on all that I show you for that's why I brought you here. Then go tell Israel ...," the man of God invites the prophet to see, hear and focus on what God has to reveal in such a way that his word and life become the message. Under The Fig Tree Ministry seeks to provide an environment for such focus through studying the text in its literary, cultural, and geographic context. This is accomplished by study trips to Egypt, Jordan and Israel First century talmidim (disciples) would follow their rabbi as he walked throughout the Land teaching with both word and action. The Bible describes learning from a rabbi as "sitting at his feet," which was often done in the synagogue as well as in the Temple colonnades. Sitting at the rabbi's feet was also done under a fig tree, not only because of the shade it provided but also because of the tree's sweet fruit. Soon "under the fig tree" became an idiom for one who sits under the shade of a Rabbi's teaching enjoying the "sweet" fruit of his instruction and wisdom.
www.underthefigtree.org George DeJong; Teacher/Historian
Experience The Lands of the Bible Through Our Alijah Teachings
We have created short video vignettes with discussion guides from teachings George has taught on location in the lands of the Bible. Watch our intro video to learn more about the teachings, and how to receive them.
Teacher/Historian George DeJong Get the full version with leader's and discussion guide at www.underthefigtree.org
Experience The Lands of the Bible Through Our Alijah Teachings
We have created short video vignettes with discussion guides from teachings George has taught on location in the lands of the Bible. Watch our intro video to learn more about the teachings, and how to receive them.
Teacher/Historian George DeJong Get the full version with leader's and discussion guide at www.underthefigtree.org
Jesus, the One who can do all things, chose to not fight back. He could have silenced their words, stopped their hands. He didn't have to go to the cross, but he did. For us he didn't fight back. For us he willingly died so that we might live.
Learn about where Halloween came from, whether or not Christians should keep this holiday; and most importantly, what The Bible says about observing this particular day!
What can the church learn today from Old Testament stories? Have you ever considered the Passover and wilderness wanderings as an example for yourself? Paul tells us they are, so let's dig into them and see what treasures they hold for us and our relationship with God right now!
The Daily Pulse (Wednesday, October 9, 2013): But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
The Daily Pulse (Monday, October 7, 2013): On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words. Luke 24:1-8 (NIV)
God is raising up a "new" leadership! He is extending this offer to many who have been going through His preparation process in private. This "new" leadership will have Godly Character, Integrity, Knowledge of Intimacy of Relationship, etc.
This Leadership would have gone through God's acculturation process and act like Sons of God. This "new" leadership will be composed of those who are currently in leadership and leaders God is raising up. Together, they will provide a Godly leadership over the Body of Christ worldwide. They will have attended and graduated from "God's Leadership School".
Teaching by Pastor Kevin Alexander Kingdom of God Network Orlando, FL
Faith is the beginning steps to getting to know God. God's goal is to move us beyond believing Him to "knowing" Him. Once knowledge is acquired, believing becomes unnecessary. Spiritual maturation allows us to live in the realm of knowledge and not just the remedial exercise of "believing" (Faith).
Teaching by Pastor Kevin Alexander Kingdom of God Network Orlando, FL
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