{"id":351034,"date":"2026-03-31T10:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=351034"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:52:04","slug":"holy-week-the-lesson-of-the-fig-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/holy-week-the-lesson-of-the-fig-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Week: The Lesson of the Fig Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Universal Church<\/span><\/a><\/span> is dedicated to reclaiming the essence of faith and strengthening families during this sacred time. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/holy-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy Week<\/a><\/span> reflects on, meditates upon, and celebrates the week leading up to the <strong>ultimate sacrifice of love by the Lord Jesus on the cross and His resurrection<\/strong>. Throughout Holy Week, special meetings will focus on the significant events of each day.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Fig Tree: A Lesson in Faith and Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In the <strong>Gospel of Mark, chapters 11, 12, and 13<\/strong>, we see that Tuesday was particularly eventful for the Lord Jesus. Being hungry, He <strong>approached a fig tree<\/strong> that appeared full but bore no fruit. Consequently, He commanded that the fig tree <strong>would never bear fruit again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When the disciples returned, they noticed <strong>the fig tree had withered<\/strong>. This incident serves as a powerful lesson in faith, demonstrating that we have <strong>the authority in Jesus to command over illnesses<\/strong> affecting the mind, body, and soul.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p><strong>And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. (Mark 11:20)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Time for Reflection and Realignment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This week is a time for deep spiritual reflection\u2014an ideal moment to <strong>draw closer to God<\/strong> and assess how we live our lives in His presence.<\/p>\n<p>Humanity was on a path toward eternal separation from the Creator, but God provided a solution:<strong> the Lord Jesus sacrificed His life for our souls on the cross<\/strong>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Lesson of the Fig Tree for Your Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are weary from battling the pain of illness, or if a family member is suffering\u2014even when hope seems lost\u2014<strong>there is still hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Tuesday, March 31st<\/strong>, participate in the special <strong>Holy Week<\/strong> meeting of the <strong>Tuesday Chain of Prayer: The Lesson of the Fig Tree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is your opportunity to <strong>renew your strength in God<\/strong> and put your faith into practice through God\u2019s Word for <strong>deliverance, transformation, and miracles<\/strong>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u201cFor With God Nothing Will Be Impossible\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Every Week, thousands join the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/tuesday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday Chain of Prayer<\/a><\/span> for health, restoration, and well-being, believing and trusting that nothing is impossible for God <strong>(Luke 1:37)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing any illness or pain, we invite you to participate in the <strong>Tuesday Chain of Prayer at 10 AM, 3 PM, and mainly 7 PM<\/strong>. Everyone is welcome<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, regardless of religious beliefs or background.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Come as you are.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For locations of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Universal Church<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> nationwide,\u00a0<\/span>please <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> For more information, please call\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141<\/a> or text\u00a01-888-312-4141.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\">Click Here for Nationwide Locations of the Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in a city without one of our locations or cannot commute due to health reasons, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virtual Church<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saturday\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>at 8 AM CT \/ 9 AM ET<\/strong> via Zoom Conference.<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Click here<\/span><\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\">Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em><small><strong>DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/strong>The Universal Church advises<strong>\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0to dismiss medical treatment. The prayers, elements, and tools of faith are\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0a replacement for medical treatment but a complement\/support to it. Please follow your doctor\u2019s instructions along with using your faith in the Word of God.<\/small><\/em><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The Universal Church is dedicated to reclaiming the essence of faith and strengthening families during this sacred time. Holy Week reflects on, meditates upon, and celebrates the week leading up to the ultimate sacrifice of love by the Lord Jesus on the cross and His resurrection. 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