[nonsporting]

...he (Jesus) here predicts that one of the major signs of the end, would be the return back to life of the withered fig tree, as a sign of the dawn of the final generation.

Jesus does no such thing. Zionist drivel.

Jesus' curse is that no fruit would grow on that tree FOREVER. He is done with those branches which say they are "Jews" and are not. (See Romans 2:27-29).

The real commonwealth of Israel, as explained in Ephesians 2:11-22, is believing saints, both old and new testament. This is the true Israel of God, not any who claim physical descent. No one can demonstrate they are "Jews". And most who claim to be Jews are not even semitic, but are Ashkenazi--Europeans.

[impactplayer]

Thanks for your comment - I agree. This is His last week before the Sacrifice - He has condemned Israel and they have condemned Him - and we all know how that came out!

[lerker]

Yet plenty of old testament prophecies predict Israel’s return. Paul making a point about spiritual Israel doesn’t void those prophecies.