In this view, the fig tree is a symbol of the land of Israel. Mt 21:19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward forever. (vs. 35). Fig tree. And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that you shall cut it down. 11:2, 20). Therefore, since the generation will be over in the year 2028, and as Jesus said, ‘generation shall not pas till all these things be fulfilled’, that means the latest for Jesus Christ to return is the year 2028. 7 And he said to the vineyard-keeper, ‘Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree [ a ] without finding any. Mt 24:32-34: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet … The Parable of the Barren Fig tree in the Bible Luke 13:6- 9, NLT Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. In this parable about the fig tree, Jesus is speaking to the Jews and he’s telling them that they are the chosen people. This parable is not an allegory of Israel but an analogy of his coming compared to the parable of fig tree. Rev 3:3: Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. When spring comes and the trees put out new leaves, we know that summer is not far off. See Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a great image. These people were indifferent and unconcerned. A fig-tree wherever mentioned in the Word signifies in the internal sense the good of the natural (AC 217); that her branch is the affection of this, is because affection springs forth from good as a branch from its trunk; and that leaves are truths may be seen above (AC 885). And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. The "Fig-tree" was planted in a "Vineyard," which we have seen stands for the land of Palestine. Israel is God’s time piece and in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, Jesus used Israel to tell us of a generation that will see all things prophesied be fulfilled. For her barrenness and continue using of the land without bearing fruits, Jesus ordered the dresser of the vineyard to cut it down. Biblical lifespan of man: 80 years (with years of labor and sorrow), Years from May 14th 1948 to 2014: 66 years, The year for 1948 generation to be over (1948 + 80 years): 2028, Latest year for Jesus Christ return: 2028, Latest year for rapture and the beginning of the great tribulation (2018 – 7): 2021. See the last week of Daniel 70 weeks prophecy. We also explore related Bible Verses & Scripture Quotes to further illustrate the meaning and application of this important parable. Israel was given her land back thus replanted. ‘Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. generation shall not pas till all these things be fulfilled’, Daniel understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem (Dan 9:2), the abomination of desolate talked by Daniel, Ezekiel 36-37: – Ezekiel prophecy of Rebirth of Israel, revelation of the Armageddon battle to me. Hosea 9:10: I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig tree at her first time. It is only those born in the year 1948 that are of the generation that saw the fig tree shoot forth. 6 And He began telling this parable: “A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any.. 7 “And he said to the vineyard-keeper, ‘Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any. The 1948 generation is today (2014) 66 years old. Mk 11:12-17: And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry. An Important Sign: The Parable of Israel the Fig Tree. We found Israel already shooting forth leaves on her tender branches. Gen 5:5: And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. if they are 80 years there is labour and sorrow figurative of the great tribulation and it is soon cut off thus Jesus ends it when He comes riding on a horse to Armageddon battle and we fly away. In the last two hundred years, we have moved from a mostly allegorical view to one that’s more literal. What events were they expecting? 29 Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. Matt 24:32 When you see the leaves sprouting, you know that summer is coming soon. Before the great tribulation begins, the church is raptured thus rapture may be around the year 2021. Lk 21:29 – 32: And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees. Mt 24:32-34: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh. Observe, he did not send, but came himself, which manifested his great desire to find fruit. But that is not a problem because when Messiah is near, so is the kingdom. Just as Daniel understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem (Dan 9:2) so by the same books do I understand the number of years specified for all to be fulfilled. Then he told this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. LEARN A PARABLE (or lesson) OF THE FIG TREE; WHEN HIS BRANCH IS YET TENDER (or begins to sprout), AND PUTTETH FORTH LEAVES (and leaves appear), YE KNOW THAT SUMMER IS NIGH (or approaching): SO LIKEWISE YE (or in the same way), WHEN YE SHALL SEE ALL THESE THINGS, (you are to) KNOW THAT IT (the time) IS NEAR, EVEN In Matthew 24 we see Jesus talking of a replanted fig tree, her branches are tender, putting forth leaves. In the Parable of the "Barren Fig-tree" (Luke 13:6-9) we have another picture of Israel. The teaching of the parable of the fig tree in Luke 21: 29-31 is that when a tree gives no fruit, it is cut down, and that so is going to occur to us. It is the generation that will not pass till they see the rapture, the abomination of desolate talked by Daniel, the Antichrist reign, the great tribulation and Jesus Christ coming in the clouds with a great army. And his disciples heard it. Subsequently, Jesus was saying in his parable of the fig tree (I’m paraphrasing) … “The generation of people that is born on earth the same year the nation of Israel comes back on the map again will not all pass away (die) before my Second Coming occurs!” (We don’t know it is a millenium until Revelation.). Mark 13:28-30 Mr. Preterist: “The parable foreshadowed God cutting down Israel in AD70.” Except the cursed fig tree withered straight away (Matthew 21:19), not 40 years later, and God didn’t cut down Israel; the Israelites cut themselves off through unbelief (see Rom. The first interpretation concerns the nation of Israel. Parable of the Fig Tree (Mark 13:24-37) Bible Lesson for Kids Bible Lesson: The entirety of this Gospel passage comes from words spoken by Christ. Cut it down! Mt 24:32-34: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh. At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. The events of the tribulation will announce the imminency of the second coming and the fulfillment of the promises of the earthly kingdom on earth. President Uhuru Kenyatta Totally Doing Away With Deputy William Ruto (WORD... CoronaVirus in Kenya Statehouse (WORD Fulfilled), Former Kenya President Moi is Dead (Prophecy Fulfilled). "The parable of the Fig Tree" (Matthew24:32-34) is commonly misunderstood and misinterpreted as bible prophecy. But in this recent trend toward a literal interpretation, there is another problematic view put forward concerning the lesson of the fig tree. Fig tree in the Bible represents the Nation of Israel. "And he said to the vineyard-keeper, 'Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any. The tribulation ushers in the kingdom. Matt 24:29-31 says that the events occur “after the tribulation” or “at the end of the tribulation” so we are in a post-tribulation time frame. He went to the vineyard expecting to find some figs on his tree… Running to win the race and get my crown, Nairobi Governor Sonko was impeached as per God Word, as part of Sonko Consequences for not running to Jesus Christ. That is why I see an offer, rejection, and postponement of the kingdom. They start the countdown from some event like the founding of the nation of Israel in 1948 and countdown 40 years, thinking that the rapture and tribulation would happen by 1988. Learn the meaning of the prophecy of the Parable of the Fig Tree for the first time in history and much more. It is not important that it is a fig tree. Psalms 90:10: The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they be eighty years, yet is their labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. 24:32-34 Mark 13:28-32; Luke 21:29-33) The Parameters: Matt 24:29-31 says that the events occur “after the tribulation” or “at the end of the tribulation” so we are in a post-tribulation time frame. if by reason of strength they be eighty years, yet is their labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away’. Jesus asks if these Galileans were more sinful than other Galileans. Why is it that if the Son of Man doesn’t know the day or hour (Mk 13:32), some think they do know? Notice that Jesus does not say, “When you see the fig tree planted, know....” He says, “When you see the leaves...know...” ) Jesus could have used another type of tree for the analogy. 29 Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. The fig tree (Israel) that seemed dead sprung back to life, putting forth tender branches and leaves. Meaning of the Fig Tree Parable Cursing the fig tree was Jesus's way of saying that the whole nation had become spiritually barren before the Lord. For we, children of light, know the season when Jesus Christ is returning. This is in reference to the earthly kingdom. The prophetic Word of God is as sure and secure as the rest of His message. Cut it down! They were not. “recognize that He is near..” NIV changes this to “it is near” (referring to the kingdom) but “He” is A better translation. Three thoughts about this particular parable: 1. And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever. Not to deny that there are spiritual aspects of the kingdom in effect now. Donald Trump Receives More Influence and Becomes the President of USA... Nairobi Governor Sonko Impeached As Per God Word, Uhuru Kenyatta to Hold Raila Hand to Presidency (Kenya Prophecy), Death and Destruction Sweeping Nigeria – Nigeria Prophecy. The outlines, discussion questions, and lessons to learn are perfect for personal study or small groups. Jesus says “learn a lesson from the fig tree.” This does not mean interpret what the fig tree is. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. In our Bible lesson today, Jesus teaches us about God's forgiveness. 4. Even after being dug about and fertilized, Israel did not bear any spiritual fruits and Jesus cursed her. In the same way, when you see the signs which Jesus has been talking about, you know the next events that you are expecting are near. Pastor Ken Burgess Trinity Baptist Church Thomasville, GA www.mytrinitybaptist.org View my complete profile. Gen 47:28: And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. This is a prophecy. Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Were they more wicked than the rest? Some guy wrote a book called 88 reasons for the rapture in 1988. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. In 70 AD the Romans annihilated Israel, destroyed the temple and Israel seized being a sovereign nation and stopped using the ground (land). Q. Then he revised it and changed the title to 89 reasons for the rapture in 1989. Please scroll further down for Parable Bible Verses. The fig tree does not have a direct correlation to anything -- like the nation of Israel. Israel was barren. Scripture Reference Luke 13:1-9. Jesus gave the parable of the fig tree “on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem” (Luke 13:22), and it’s at the culmination of this journey that we see him cursing the fig tree. vs. 34 This generation is not the disciples. The "Fig-tree" is the Jewish nation. And Jesus confirmed this words by saying, ‘Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away’ (Lk 21:33). It is the generation that sees the signs. To see the complete list,&... More. This is not a contradiction; but rather, a specific detail to the meaning of this parable. Part One or how not to use Bible prophecy is found in the very next passage after the Fig Tree Parable. He is the Technical Director for bible.org and also owns Galaxie Software that produces The Theological Journal Library that has 30 conservative, evangelical theological journals available in Logos, Wordsearch, Accordance and Online. 32 “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place. The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree shows that expectation of fruit in a timely manner is not wrong, nor is a return on investment forbidden. And we are about to see Israel build the Third Temple. How old is the generation that will not pass? The question: What do these signs mean? Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why does it use up the ground? So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Matt 24:29-31says that the events occur “after the tribulation” or “at the end of the tribulation” so we are in a post-tribulation time frame. Finally, we must have a basic understanding of the fig tree itself, its growing seasons, etc. Humanity lifespan on earth now is 70 or by reason 80 years. In fact, it’s the only tree specified that we know for sure was in the garden. vs. 33 Some people use the “you” to refer only to the disciples. When her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh. In Matthew:--Now learn a parable from the fig-tree. It is important to understand that the parable of the fig tree is not a prophecy in and by itself. Jesus uses this as a sign, of sorts, to signify that all these things are near, even at the doors. Which is the generation that saw the fig tree shoot forth? The cut off will happen when Jesus Christ appears in the Armageddon battle, See the Armageddon battle, revelation of the Armageddon battle to me and Armageddon battle full picture. Israel had a form of religion but not accepting the power of the gospel. 24 32 35 shows an entirely different tree, one having tender branches and leaves beginning to bud, a reference to the nation beginning to prosper again. In other words, did a wrathful God smite them for their sins? See also: List of Parables in the Bible. Newer Post Older Post Home. See Christians will not be in the great tribulation. They had the form of religion but not the reality. The generation in its context. This doesn’t mean you have to doubt your salvation. The parable is about how unbelief can kill you. God has placed his fig tree in the world and is waiting for fruit, those who are faithful to Him. 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