Hi to all , and this the way that I see Luke 13:6-9 . 1) I believe that the Fig Tree is Israel . 2) A certain man ( the Father God ) had a fig tree in His vineyard , and found no fruit , in other words , they were not responding to John the Baptist message of Repentance . 3) In v7 , the Father says to Jesus , 3 years ( Christ ministry ) and no figs , why let it take up space , cut it down . 4) Then in v 8 , Jesus answers the Father , let me dig around and let me put fertilizer around the tree . 5) And in v 9 , Jesus says , if it bear , fine , and if not it shall be cut down .6) We know that in Acts 28:28 Israel was definitely set aside and has been set aside for 2000 years , for God is not dealing with Israel and most Christians do NOT believe that they have been set aside .