Jesus says “learn a lesson from the fig tree.” This does not mean interpret what the fig tree is. Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. “He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. – “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance.”, “If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Was it at Lazarus’ house, or was it some other place? The fig tree represents the individual Israelite, especially the Jew in this case. It has been commonly thought that the Saviour performed this miracle to denote the sudden "withering away" or destruction of the Jewish people. & Maimon. Jesus said unto it, “Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. Lit., one single fig-tree. His faith was tiny – minuscule – but it was doing the right thing by humbly coming to the Almighty. 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 for ever. While there are slight differences between the two accounts, they are easily reconciled by studying the passages. in ib. – where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Sheviith, c. 5. sect. Like the Old Testament prophets who, at the command of God, became living parables, here we have another living and dying parable. We just need to learn to love, serve and trust God to do what is best in His omniscient sight. we often best glorify God by serving the rest of creation. But it was not the size or strength of Hezekiah’s faith – it was a tiny faith laying prostrate before the omnipotent God, asking for His will to be done. But. Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. Similarly, was created as a nation to glorify the God who saved her from Egypt –, , including the children of Adam, have been put on this earth, Not to do so, is to forsake our purpose for existence. Christ Jesus speaks more about hypocrisy than anyone else in the Bible, but James, Peter and Job condemn it just as clearly as Christ. And presently the fig tree withered away. Similarly, it is not the strength of our faith which might enable us to move mountains and uproot fig trees. But let’s lay aside those negatives which bring the Lord’s attention. Answer: The account of Jesus cursing the barren fig tree is found in two different gospel accounts. Why is it that WE are not moving mountains? This tree tried to deceive its Creator, but it couldn’t get away with it. Luke 21:29-31 Amplified Bible (AMP) Parable of the Fig Tree. 21:18-21. PART 8: The Parable Of The Fig Tree As A Sign. But this particular tree was not a dead or even a dying hulk of a tree. Learn the meaning of the prophecy of the Parable of the Fig Tree for the first time in history and much more. “Look at how quickly its life came to an end.”. It is said that they sometimes produce fruit the year round. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” This fig tree sounded a trumpet – declaring its heritage, vitality and prosperity, but its praise was pointless, because it bore no fruit. And presently the fig tree withered away.”, for the Lord’s glory and for the Lord’s service…. Jesus’ parable of the fig tree teaches that when we see the right signs in the tree we should expect figs. He and the disciples spent the night in Bethany – a night about which we have no information whatsoever. Jesus Curses a Fig Tree (Matthew 21:18-22) 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Wasn’t this a proper bed and breakfast? Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”, Jesus’ parable of the fig tree teaches that when we see, ”Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. & Bartenora in ib. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” This is the parable of the fig tree. It is the grace of God which saves sinners, and by faith we understand and enjoy that salvation. Mark adds, what St. Matthew indeed implies, that He came, if “haply He might find anything thereon.” The fig-tree in Palestine bears two or three crops a year. Laying aside our Lord’s omniscience for a moment – if He were nothing but a man like ourselves – If Jesus was walking down that hill and saw an old, diseased, dried up, relic of a fig tree, He wouldn’t have expected to find fruit on it. The fact is – it may not be the Lord’s will. If it hadn’t promised fruit, would the Lord have cursed it when there was no fruit? This tree was an emblem of the Jews: Christ being hungry, and very desirous of the salvation of men, came first to them, from whom, on account of their large profession of religion, and great pretensions to holiness, and the many advantages they enjoyed, humanly speaking, much fruit of righteousness might have been expected; but, alas! The next day the disciples came by, and it looked like it had been dead for years. You should notice a major difference between Matthew 24:32, Mark 13:28, and Luke 21:29. The Jews used the word "curse" not as always implying "wrath or anger," but to devote to "death," or to any kind of destruction, Hebrews 6:8. A second lesson here is highlighted by the leaves – HYPOCRISY. I’ve never read that Christ ate carrots or potatoes; nevertheless those veggies were created to serve us. The Parable of the Fig Tree. (t) R. Isaac, Chizzuk Emuna, par. But on the other hand, a man wasted by drink and drugs may be introduced to Christ, and through his weak heart, weak understanding and. Having loaves, and appearing healthy and luxuriant, they presumed that there would be fruit on it. From seeing the tree in foliage, μηκέτι ἐκ σοῦ καρπὸς γένηται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Talent is a good thing, but as gifts of God, if they are not used for the Lord, God is not impressed by talent the way that human beings might be. It was a time when figs were ripe or suitable to eat, or he would not have gone to it, expecting to find them; but the time of gathering them had not passed, and it was to be presumed that they were still on the tree. 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. That is, before another day. There is no contradiction, because Matthew does not affirm that this took place on the morning after the temple was cleansed, though he places it in that order; nor does he say that a day did not elapse after the fig-tree was cursed before the disciples discovered that it was withered, though he does not affirm that it was so. I think not. It is our purpose – the reason for our existence. Was there any other reason for God’s creation of man? The fig tree is a symbol of Israel s prosperity as a nation. The generation which sees the signs that He had just described should be assured that the end is at hand. Commentary on Matthew 21:18-22 (Read Matthew 21:18-22 ) This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general, and so teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in those who profess it, and the savour of it from those that have the show of it. On the other hand, the Lord truly does hate hypocrisy. A few minutes ago, I said that Matthew 24 was Jesus’ parable of the fig tree. Can it really be that Jesus cursed the fig tree just because He was hungry and there were no fruit on the tree… The fig tree was the metaphor YHVH associated with Israel, and the remnant of Israel - Judea and Jerusalem. How many people have actually, at some point in their lives….. And how many people have, “Look at how quickly its life came to an end.”. – even more than fig trees and grape vines – Jehovah expects to find fruit in us. When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. The word "curse," as used by him, does not imply "anger," or disappointment, or malice. “As our Heavenly Father makes many a flower to bloom unseen in the lonely desert, let us do all that we can do, as under God’s eye, though no other eye ever take note of it.”, If I didn’t think that there was merit to the quote, I wouldn’t have put it in the bulletin. For the most part the fig tree provides nourishment and enjoyment to man – not God. The moral of that story is found in Luke 13:3: “Unless you repent, you will likewise perish.” he said unto it, let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever; or, as it is expressed in Mark, "no man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever": for if none grew on it henceforward, no man could hereafter eat of it. Jesus Curses a Fig Tree . 32 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Can we love and trust God enough to leave all our mountains in His hands? saving grace, that man’s maturity may provide him with great faith. 1. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near–at the doors! Commonly at the beginning of April the trees that still grow out of the rocks between Bethany and Jerusalem are bare both of leaves and fruit, and so probably it was now with all but the single tree which attracted our Lord’s notice. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. There is wide agreement among dispensationalist and futurist scholars that the Parable of the Fig Tree that Jesus told His disciples in His Olivet Discourse was a prophecy of the rebirth of Israel because the fig tree represents national Israel in Scripture (e.g. They show that the writers were honest men, and did not "conspire" to deceive the world. This morning we want to return in our study to Matthew chapter 21. The Fig Tree Parable. There is a quote in today’s bulletin by the missionary J. Hudson Taylor – “As our Heavenly Father makes many a flower to bloom unseen in the lonely desert, let us do all that we can do, as under God’s eye, though no other eye ever take note of it.” If I didn’t think that there was merit to the quote, I wouldn’t have put it in the bulletin. 10. It was a common word in Greek literature referring to an actor – an imitator – a professional deceiver. This verse is commonly left out of the Israel fig tree establishment scenario, as it destroys the concept. 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 for ever. Matthew 24:32-51. (y) Misn. Is it the size of our faith in Christ which saves us? Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. The kind of faith which we need – which the world needs to see in us – is the faith which lays everything before the Lord, saying, “I fully trust thy will, O Lord.”. The Syrians were driven by God back to their homes, never to be heard from again. I suppose that some plants were created for nothing but their beauty, and perhaps some for their scent. Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. 1 Kings 4:25, Jeremiah 24:5, Hosea 9:10, Matthew 21:18-20, Mark 11:12-14, Luke 3:7-9, 13:6-9, John 1:47-49). Obviously, the Lord recognizes each part of the fruit of the Spirit – “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance.” Faith especially brings us into contact with the omnipotence of the Almighty. It failed in its purpose. So, if an aged theologian, after studying Christ and the Bible finally comes to understand saving grace, that man’s maturity may provide him with great faith. Let me go back to a thought that I shared with you this morning. For the Christian those sins might first bring correction – chastisement – discipline. Well, first there is the lesson of PURPOSE. Jesus said unto it, “Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. This took place on the week of the Passover, or in the beginning of April. And it paid the ultimate price. The Fig Tree … “And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! How are we to understand this? 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 cumbereth it the ground? Do you remember when Hezekiah received that hate letter full of threats from the king of Syria. How many people have actually promised to serve the Lord at some point in their lives….. And how many people have broken their promise? The rendering here was correct in the older English sense of instantly. It was certain that this would be a good "illustration" of the destruction of the Jewish people, but there is no evidence that Jesus intended it as such, and without such evidence we have no right to say that was its meaning. But it was barren. -Tuesday. . What sort of things bring us into contact with the omnipresent God? And at once the fig tree withered. Matthew 21:18-22. He came to it.—St. But. Then the sentence, “Cut it down,” had been delayed, as in the hope of a possible amendment. That was full of leaves, and they full of professions. But this tree was alive and healthy one moment and then in a matter of moments it was shriveled up and dead. Humanly speaking, Christ saw the leaves and expected the fruit, but the tree lied. he found nothing but mere words, empty boasts, an outward show of religion, an external profession, and a bare performance of trifling ceremonies, and oral traditions; wherefore Christ rejected them, and in a little time after, the kingdom of God, the Gospel, was taken away from them, and their temple, city, and nation, entirely destroyed. I’ve never read that Christ ate carrots or potatoes; nevertheless those veggies were created to serve us. 33 In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near—at the door! But actually, there is another which also might be called “the parable of the fig tree.” I could have said that Luke 13 is THE fig tree parable. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Josephus, indeed, says that fruit might be found on the trees in Judæa for ten months out of the twelve. "And presently the fig-tree withered away." Presently, in popular speech, has acquired something of a future force. This tree put forth its fruit the first year, which hung on it the second, and were brought to perfection on the third: so that when it was three years old, it had fruit of the first, second, and third year on it: this being such a tree, by its being full of leaves, when others had none, or were just putting out, fruit, of one year, or more might have been expected on it, when it had none at all, and therefore was cursed: or it might be one of that sort which brought forth fruit twice a year; for of such sort of fig trees we read in the Jewish writings (z): and therefore though it was not the time of the common figs being ripe, yet this being one of the seasons, in which this tree bore ripe fruit, and being so very flourishing, might reasonably be expected from it: but there being none. Behold the fig-tree — Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were. And it paid the ultimate price. His request was that the mountain of the Syrian army be removed, and God did exactly that. It means only "devoting it to destruction," or causing it to wither away. The word "yet" is not in the original text; which last clause is a reason, either why he found no fruit, or nothing but leaves upon it, because it was not a time, or season of figs: it was not a good fig year, so Dr. Hammond interprets it; and yet though it was not, since this tree was so very flourishing, fruit might have been expected on it: and also, it furnishes out a reason why Christ took so much pains to go to it, seeing there were very few figs to be had elsewhere, and this bid very fair to supply him with some in this time of scarcity: or else, as a reason why, besides its promising appearance, he expected fruit upon it, because the time of figs, that is, of the gathering of the figs, was not come: in which sense the phrase is used in Matthew 21:34; and is Bishop Kidder's interpretation of the passage: and since therefore the time was not come for the ingathering of the figs, none had been taken off of it, the more might be expected on it. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. 35. 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