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Published March 4, 2026 8:19 PM America/Chicago
Michael Boyd
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Living on Borrowed Time
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Luke 13:6–9 And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’ 8 “But he replied to him, ‘Sir,[b] leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9 Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”
I. Explanation of the Parable
1. The Owner
• Represents God – rightful authority and expectation of fruit.
2. The Fig Tree
• Symbolizes people blessed with opportunity but producing no fruit.
3. The Vineyard Keeper
• Picture of mercy and intercession.
4. The Delay
• One more year – grace extended, but not unlimited.
II. Key Spiritual Lessons
• God expects fruit, not mere proximity to blessing.
• Time is a gift, not a guarantee.
• Mercy delays judgment but does not remove accountability.
III. Personal Application
• Are we producing spiritual fruit?
• How are we responding to God’s patience?
• Today is an opportunity for repentance and growth.
IV Conclusion
• Living on borrowed time is a warning and an invitation.
• God’s grace gives space to respond—do not waste it.
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Luke 13:6–9 And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’ 8 “But he replied to him, ‘Sir,[b] leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9 Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”
I. Explanation of the Parable
1. The Owner
• Represents God – rightful authority and expectation of fruit.
2. The Fig Tree
• Symbolizes people blessed with opportunity but producing no fruit.
3. The Vineyard Keeper
• Picture of mercy and intercession.
4. The Delay
• One more year – grace extended, but not unlimited.
II. Key Spiritual Lessons
• God expects fruit, not mere proximity to blessing.
• Time is a gift, not a guarantee.
• Mercy delays judgment but does not remove accountability.
III. Personal Application
• Are we producing spiritual fruit?
• How are we responding to God’s patience?
• Today is an opportunity for repentance and growth.
IV Conclusion
• Living on borrowed time is a warning and an invitation.
• God’s grace gives space to respond—do not waste it.
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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