TREES
IN THE BIBLE
Trees are mentioned in the Bible
more than any living thing other than God and people. And every major character
has a tree associated with it. Jesus died on a tree because it was prophesied
in the Old Testament. Trees, like Jesus, give rather than take.
There are tree on the first page
of Genesis, the first Psalm, the first page of the New Testament, and the last
page of Revelation. Whether it is the fall, the flood, or the overthrow of the
Pharaoh, every major event in the Bible has a tree marking the spot.
·
Jesus said , “He is the true vine
and that his Father is the dresser of the garden” (John 15:1).
·
The Bible refers to itself as a
Tree of Life (Proverbs 3:18).
·
We are told to be like trees
planted by streams of water that yield their fruit in season (Psalm 1:3).
2. Every
major character has a tree associated with it.
Moreover, every major character
in the Bible appears in conjunction with a tree.
·
Noah received the olive branch
(see Genesis 8:11).
·
Abraham sat under the oaks of
Mamre - (Genesis 18:1).
·
Moses stood barefoot in front of
the burning bush (Exodus 3:2–5).
·
Joseph might appear to be an
exception, but the Bible tells us that Joseph simply is a tree
(Genesis 49:22). A fruitful vine
In the New Testament
Ø Zacchaeus climbed the sycamore fig (Luke 19:1-4).
Ø The blind man saw people as if they were trees walking
(Mark 8:24).
Ø The disciples gathered on the Mount of Olives with Jesus.
(Luke 22:39).
Ø Jesus died on a tree because it was prophesied in the Old
Testament.
3. Israel Represented by Four
Trees
The Vine –
“the choicest vine” – Emblem of Fruitfulness – Isaiah 5:2
The Olive –
“fatness of the olive tree” – Emblem of Testimony – Romans 11:17
The Fig – “the
firstripe in the fig tree” – Emblem of Sweetness – Hosea 9:10
The Fir – “I
am like a green fir tree” – Emblem of Freshness – Hosea 14:8
4.
Trees of Righteousness – Isaiah 61:3
These
trees obtain life from Gods righteousness.
Trees in bible days it represent people. The tree has a ministry. God
has made every believer an OAK TREE of RIGHTEOUSNESS. You are called the Oak of
Righteousness the planting of the Lord.
5.
Meaning of the Oak Tree
The
oak is considered as an embodiment of wisdom and strength. It has special
endurance that enable the oak to stand out her presence.
The
oak trees symbolize: longevity, humble beginnings, patience, faith, power,
endurance, wisdom and strength. That's a whole lot of meaning packed into a
leaf and seed, isn't it? Their roots are deep inside the soil even spread
bigger than the tree.
6.
The Ministry of Righteousness
-
Rom.
1:16, 17 – “I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel…”
For
I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to
everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For
in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is
written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH." The gospel has
the power of God and the righteousness of God revealed to believers as we trust
Him from faith to another level of faith.
We grow in righteousness and as righteous tree we bear fruits of
righteousness.
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for your salvation and blessings. You have ordained us to be
called the Oak tree of righteousness and to preach the gospel to all nations.
We are the anointed ones to touch lives and deliver them from the darkness to
the light. Lord, teach us to attract
blessings to be a blessing to others. Yes, let the anointing of the Spirit
comes upon us in this Year of the Lord. Pour out your glory and Spirit upon the
Churches today. In Jesus Name! Amen.
May
the Lord Bless You and Your family
