What Does The Parable Of The Fig Tree Mean

Introduction

The parable of the fig tree is a story Jesus told in order to prepare his disciples for the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. At its core, this parable teaches that as Christians, we should be living our lives looking forward to Christ’s second coming. While we don’t know exactly when Christ will return, we can look at signs from nature, such as the budding of leaves on trees, to recognize that He isn’t far away. In this guide, you will learn:

The parables of Jesus are among the most powerful teachings in scripture.

In his book “The Parables of Jesus,” William Barclay defines a parable as “a story which teaches some truth or principle.”

For example, in Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus tells the parable of the weeds. In this story, a farmer plants seed in his field and allows it to grow. However, some of the grain begins to grow up along with weeds. The farmer doesn’t want to pull out all of his crops because he wants as much food as possible for himself and his family; however, if he lets them go unchecked then all of his field will be overrun by weeds. In order for him to reap what he’s sown (the harvest), he must first remove all traces of the unwanted plants that are hindering its growth (the weeds). This story is meant to illustrate how God will remove sin from our lives if we allow him into our hearts through faith in Christ

The Parable of the Fig Tree has a dual meaning, which provides a preview of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and teaches us how to live our lives.

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As we read this parable in Matthew 24:32-34, we see that Jesus is talking about His return. He tells His disciples that when they see all these things, including wars and rumors of wars and earthquakes in diverse places throughout the world—they should know that His return is near.

But there’s another aspect to this parable as well: It also teaches us how to live our lives righteously so that when we do see Christ’s return (which could happen at any time), we are ready for eternity with Him on earth or in Heaven—depending on what happens when He comes back!

The Parable of the Fig Tree tells us about the signs we will see before Jesus will return to earth a second time.

The Parable of the Fig Tree tells us about the signs we will see before Jesus will return to earth a second time. In this parable, Jesus describes how people in his day were looking for signs that He was going to return, but they did not understand what those signs meant. He then describes how everything has been set up so that when He does come back it will be obvious by everyone who believes in Him.

It is NOT important for us to know exactly WHEN he will come back because ONLY God knows this and he wants us to focus on living our lives as if HE could come at any time! We should live each day knowing that one day soon we will see Christ face-to-face again! We should be prepared spiritually now so we are ready when that happens!

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While we don’t know when Jesus Christ will return, we can be prepared for His coming by living righteous lives and helping others do likewise.

We know that Jesus Christ will come again to establish His righteous kingdom on the earth. We also know that this event is imminent and may occur at any moment in time. As Christians, we should be ready for His Second Coming so that when He arrives, we can enter into our eternal reward with Him. To ensure your place among those who will be saved from judgment and inherit eternity in heaven, you should prepare yourself now for Christ’s Second Coming by living a righteous life—one of generosity toward others and obedience to God’s commandments. You should also help others understand their need for repentance (or turning away from sin) by sharing the Gospel with them as often as possible so they too may find salvation through Jesus Christ!

When the fig tree is in leaf, we know that summer is near

The fig tree is a symbol of Israel.
The fig tree is a symbol of the House of Israel.
The fig tree is a symbol of the House of Judah.
The fig tree is a symbol of the House of Joseph.
The fig tree is a symbol of the House of David .

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The Parable of the Fig Tree teaches us about the Second Coming and how to live more righteously.

The Parable of the Fig Tree teaches us about the Second Coming and how to live more righteously. The parable is a metaphor for Israel, which has been in the wilderness for 2,000 years. It was once a symbol of the nation of Israel and now it is a symbol of their return. This parable tells us that when Jesus returns, we must be prepared to meet him at any time and place. We must also be ready for his coming by living righteous lives now because if we aren’t prepared for his return when it happens, we will not be able to enter into Heaven with him when he comes again.

Conclusion

As we’ve seen, the Parable of the Fig Tree is not just a simple story, but rather one with deep and meaningful symbolism. But more than that, it encourages us to think about our own responsibilities and how we can be better people. If our first instinct is to cast blame on others for their sins or shortcomings—or if we simply ignore them—then perhaps we need a reminder that God loves all his children equally and expects everyone to act accordingly. In this way Jesus teaches us not only about forgiveness but also about love: he sees no distinction between any person’s worthiness of divine grace, so why should we?