Matching Pairs Allegory of the olive treesOnline version Match the symbols and meanings of the wild olive trees allegory. by Chris McQueen 1 Plucking and grafting branches 2 Pruning, digging, nourishing 3 The vineyard 4 Branches 5 Fruit 6 Master of the vineyard 7 Burning branches 8 Wild olive trees 9 Tame olive tree 10 Decay The world God's judgement upon the wicked Sin and apostasy The lives or works of people Gentiles - those that have not made covenants with the Lord The scattering and gathering of the Lord's covenant people The Lord's efforts to help us be righteous and produce good works Groups of people Jesus Christ The house of Isreal, God's covenant people