First century talmidim (disciples) would follow their Rabbi as he walked throughout the land teaching with both word and action. The scripture describes learning from a Rabbi as “sitting at his feet” which was often done in the Synagogue as well as in the Temple colonnades. When journeying, sitting at the Rabbi’s feet was often 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 & wisdom.
Under The Fig Tree seeks to provide opportunities to experience God’s Word in the land of the Bible and to make available ongoing "shade" for those who desire to further their study of the text and to grow from the fruit of continued instruction.
Join us as we seek to follow more closely our true Rabbi, Messiah Jesus, through a living relationship with God as revealed in His Word. Could it be the Lord is calling you to partner with us on our next trip as we walk the Land? We invite you to join us and experience the Biblical narrative come alive in ways you never dreamed possible!
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