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. Scripture. When people fail to read this parable with consideration to who's saying it and why, they come up with incorrect interpretations that are just not possible when you read it within the surrounding text. KJV: 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. The first interpretation concerns the nation of Israel. The fig tree produces fruit that is eaten by men, but it too refuses. The Passage: Matt. Two Interpretations of the Parable The Parable of the Fig Tree is an encouragement for us to watch the signs of the times. God give each us special gifts as he deems best. Context of the Parable As I have already indicated, the Parable of the Budding Fig Tree follows immediately after a significant section of future prophecy given by our Lord Jesus. They cut the second tree and made a small fishing boat. When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, they made it into a feed box for animals. Theme. 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. WEB: He spoke this parable. Jesus uses this as a sign, of sorts, to signify that all these things are near, even at the doors. An apple. However, the parable of the fig tree in Matt. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none. The fig tree probably represents righteous men and most see this as referring to Gideon's sons. I. With this in mind, we shall examine 1) the context of the parable, 2) the communication of the parable, and 3) the application of the parable. Jesus says “learn a lesson from the fig tree.” This does not mean interpret what the fig tree is. Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh. Object. The common interpretation of this verse states, the fig tree is symbolic of ancient Israel, while the putting forth leaves on the fig tree branch is symbolic of the re-establishment of Israel that transpired in 1948. Luke 21:29-32’s account of the parable does not conflict with Matthew 24:32-35 and Mark 13:28-31 as the Word of God is inerrant and without contradiction. The tree is a common metaphor for Israel and is here used in a most creative manner. There are two popular interpretations of the Fig Tree Parable. The years went by, and the trees forgot their dreams. The point of the parable about the fig tree is to have a sense of urgency to bear fruit. The olive is the most valued tree because it produces fruit and oil. When the olive tree probably represents Gideon and his refusal. 13:6-9 This parable of the barren fig-tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, except it brings forth fruit, will be cut down. The trees that go seeking a king are not identified as a species until the end of the parable where they become the victims of the “bramble’s” treachery. This parable in the first place refers to the nation and people of the Jews. To illustrate: Jerry Flury, who once worked in the insurance industry, said, “I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. In this view, the fig tree is a symbol of the land of Israel. They cut the third tree into large pieces and left it alone in the dark. 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