Sometimes a Fig Tree is Just a Fig Tree.
Matthew 24:32-34 KJV
32) Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33) So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Luke 21:29-32 KJV
29) And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30) When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
31) So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
32) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Learn the parable of the fig tree, and all the trees . . .
Many suppose that Israel becoming a nation is the when the fig tree puts forth leaves, and that this starts a clock ticking.
One generation til Jesus comes!
The Bible does not say this. The parable of the fig tree, or as in Luke, of the fig tree, and all the trees, they are exactly that, parables. Just like when you look at a tree, and you see it's green leaves, you know summer is on the horizon, in that same way, when you look at everything going on, and you see these things happening, you know Jesus' coming is soon.
Remember the parable of the unjust judge. Those who would try to make every detail of a parable to be defining doctrine are stuck with making God out to be unjust. It doesn't work that way. Parables teach a certain truth through a familiar story, or some well known thing.
"This generation shall not pass away". Is this God's invitation to us to start counting years from 1948? If so, how many? 20? This is identified as a generation. But the same for 40 years, that's also called a generation. And 70. And 100. And 120.
Arguments are presented for each of these. But was that really what Jesus was saying?
Generation as used in the Bible can refer to,
Matthew 24:21-22 KJV
21) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
22) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Here, Jesus promises that He will cut short the killing so that His elect - chosen - will not all be killed.
Matthew 24:34 KJV
34) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Here, Jesus affirms His promise to preserve His Chosen nation.
This will be the most dangerous time in history, and when you see things things, you can know His coming is near. He's returning to rescue His people, and He will NOT let them all just be destroyed!
This is Jesus' prophecy. It is not a formula for a dubious timeline of unknown variables.
Much love!
Matthew 24:32-34 KJV
32) Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33) So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Luke 21:29-32 KJV
29) And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30) When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
31) So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
32) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Learn the parable of the fig tree, and all the trees . . .
Many suppose that Israel becoming a nation is the when the fig tree puts forth leaves, and that this starts a clock ticking.
One generation til Jesus comes!
The Bible does not say this. The parable of the fig tree, or as in Luke, of the fig tree, and all the trees, they are exactly that, parables. Just like when you look at a tree, and you see it's green leaves, you know summer is on the horizon, in that same way, when you look at everything going on, and you see these things happening, you know Jesus' coming is soon.
Remember the parable of the unjust judge. Those who would try to make every detail of a parable to be defining doctrine are stuck with making God out to be unjust. It doesn't work that way. Parables teach a certain truth through a familiar story, or some well known thing.
"This generation shall not pass away". Is this God's invitation to us to start counting years from 1948? If so, how many? 20? This is identified as a generation. But the same for 40 years, that's also called a generation. And 70. And 100. And 120.
Arguments are presented for each of these. But was that really what Jesus was saying?
Generation as used in the Bible can refer to,
- All those born at a certain time, ie, GenX.
- All those alive in a certain time, this generation.
- All those alive from a common source, a nation.
Matthew 24:21-22 KJV
21) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
22) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Here, Jesus promises that He will cut short the killing so that His elect - chosen - will not all be killed.
Matthew 24:34 KJV
34) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Here, Jesus affirms His promise to preserve His Chosen nation.
This will be the most dangerous time in history, and when you see things things, you can know His coming is near. He's returning to rescue His people, and He will NOT let them all just be destroyed!
This is Jesus' prophecy. It is not a formula for a dubious timeline of unknown variables.
Much love!