1. Gospel Reading Luke 13:1 – 9

2. At that time some people were there who told Jesus about the Galileans whom Pilate had killed while they were offering sacrifices to God. 2 Jesus answered them, “Because those Galileans were killed in that way, do you think it proves that they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? 3 No indeed! And I tell you that if you do not turn from your sins, you will all die as they did.

3. Luke 13:1 – 9 4 What about those eighteen people in Siloam who were killed when the tower fell on them? Do you suppose this proves that they were worse than all the other people living in Jerusalem? 5 No indeed! And I tell you that if you do not turn from your sins, you will all die as they did.”

4. Luke 13:1 – 9 6 Then Jesus told them this parable: “There was once a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He went looking for figs on it but found none. 7 So he said to his gardener, ‘Look, for three years I have been coming here looking for figs on this fig tree, and I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it go on using up the soil?’

5. Luke 13:1 – 9 8 But the gardener answered, ‘Leave it alone, sir, just one more year; I will dig around it and put in some fertilizer. 9 Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.’”

7. Luke 13:1 – 9

8. Super Rugby 2016

9. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected

10. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came

11. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came Expectation to bear fruit is everywhere

12. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came Expectation to bear fruit is everywhere Jesus: parable of the fig tree

13. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came Expectation to bear fruit is everywhere Jesus: parable of the fig tree owner looked for fruits

14. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came Expectation to bear fruit is everywhere Jesus: parable of the fig tree owner looked for fruits did not find any

15. Luke 13:1 – 9 Super Rugby 2016 players were not producing fruits expected so replacements came Expectation to bear fruit is everywhere Jesus: parable of the fig tree owner looked for fruits did not find any owner looked to remove the tree

16. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit

17. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

18. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you 1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

19. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you 2...“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

20. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you We must repent 2...“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

21. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you We must repent, that we may escape disaster. 2...“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

22. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you We must repent, that we may escape disaster. V4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?

23. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you They worked for the enemy V4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?

24. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you They worked for the enemy Some agreed they deserve to die V4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?

25. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you They worked for the enemy Some agreed they deserve to die V5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”

26. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you They worked for the enemy Some agreed they deserve to die Jesus – they were not any more guilty V5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”

27. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1. Must start with you They worked for the enemy Some agreed they deserve to die Jesus – they were not any more guilty Unless you repent, you too will perish V5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”

28. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’

29. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent Fig tree is in a vineyard – cared for “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’

30. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent Fig tree is in a vineyard – cared for No fruits – cut it down “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’

31. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent Fig tree is in a vineyard – cared for No fruits – cut it down V8 “ ‘Sir...leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

32. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent 2.Need the help of the Spirit V8 “ ‘Sir...leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

33. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent 2.Need the help of the Spirit To be more loving, joyful, peaceful, patience...... V8 “ ‘Sir...leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

34. Luke 13:1 – 9 We must bear fruit 1.Must start with you – Repent 2.Need the help of the Spirit To be more loving, joyful, peaceful, patience...... To be more Christ-like V8 “ ‘Sir...leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”