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Why Did Nathanael Believe Jesus Was the Messiah? The Hidden Meaning of the Fig Tree
John Bergsma, author and illustrator of Bible Basics for Catholics, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the calling of Nathanael, whose feast day is August 24. Looking at John 1:43–51, Bergsma explains the meaning of Nathanael's name, why he was also known as Bartholomew, and why Nathanael initially questioned whether anything good could come from Nazareth. He also unpacks the fascinating biblical significance of Jesus seeing Nathanael under the fig tree and how that imagery points to the Messianic age and Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah.Support the show…
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