To learn, to discover by experience. Manthano. I have learned to be content. Contentment is not automatic. It is learned through the experience of God's faithfulness in every season.

A parable, a comparison, a story with meaning. Jesus always taught in parables. A parable hides truth from the casual and reveals it to the hungry.

Whenever, when, as soon as. Ask and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and the door will be opened whenever you knock. The invitation is always current.

Even now, already. Ēdē. The kingdom is not only coming, it is already breaking in. What God has promised, he has already begun.

Branch, bough, twig. Klados. You are a branch connected to the vine; apart from him you can do nothing. Stay grafted in.

To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.

Leaf, foliage. Phyllon. The fig tree's leaves signaled the nearness of summer, and the leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations. Small signs carry large meanings. Learn to read them.

Sprout up, put forth. Ekphyō. When the fig tree's branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, you know summer is near. Creation's cycles carry revelation. Read the signs.

To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.

Near, close, at hand. Engýs. The kingdom of heaven is near, the Lord himself is near. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.

Summer, harvest season. Theros. The fig tree's budding summer signals the nearness of the kingdom. Seasons are signs. Learn to read them.