The Fig Tree

Rapture Ready ^ | 3/3/26 | Jeff Hauck

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Jesus spoke in many parables before the masses using agrarian imagery and common motifs to illustrate profound truths. And these truths were only meant for those with eyes that would see and ears that could hear. In other words, Jesus spoke to all but intended for His followers to understand the hidden lessons behind the parable. Even then, He would need to expound upon them until the disciples understood their meaning.

Out of 39 parables that Jesus taught, two were of the fig tree. One of them contained the barren fig tree as described in Luke 13:6-9. The vineyard owner had a fig tree planted that bore no fruit for three years. The caretaker pleaded with the owner to allow Him to care for it better for one more year, and if it still did not yield figs, he would cut it down. I believe we see fulfillment of this parable when Jesus curses a fig tree that wasn’t bearing fruit, even though it had leaves on its branches. (See Mark 11:12-25.)

Not surprisingly, by the next morning, this tree had withered. Assuredly, the fig tree in the parable represented Israel. She was bearing no fruit even though her Messiah was in her presence, holding his hands out to her. Other references to the fig tree throughout the Bible have also represented Israel. (See Hosea 9:10 and Jeremiah 24: 1-10.) There is no controversy over the symbol of the fig tree in the Bible.

The second time the fig tree is used in a parable in the Bible, chaos ensues. I’m referring to Matthew 24: 32-35. “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

And the tree is not even the source of controversy. I will explain. Mathew 24 is a significant chapter in the Bible that is crucial for understanding biblical prophecy and eschatology. It provokes discussion and varying interpretations among believers and scholars alike. But I’m only going to address that scary little fig tree and the parable’s interpretation. This may provoke you as well.

Finally realizing that Jesus is going to leave them and one day return, the disciples asked him two simple questions: “What will be the sign of your coming (back) at the end of the age, and when will these things be?” (See Mathew 24:3.)

Jesus illustrates several signs throughout the chapter concerning the signs of the end of time and his return. But then He answers ‘the when’ with a parable as provided in verses 32-35 above. I can almost hear a collective ‘ugh’ from the apostles – another parable! We were given a timeline as to Jesus’s 1st coming in Daniel Chapter 9. He was given the vision of 70 weeks. When interpreted, it provides the trigger start and prophetic events of 483 years (each year totaling 360 days) leading to the Messiah being “cut off” at the end of the 483rd year.

Most likely, the Jews would not have understood that their Messiah would come two times, with the 1st time ending in his crucifixion. But it was possible for one to pick up on the start of this timeline with the decree of King Artaxerxes to allow Nehemiah (Chapter 2) to return to Jerusalem to restore and rebuild. Perhaps the 3 wisemen understood this prophecy and its timing. But this article does not address that.

I want to focus on the fig tree parable, or the end of Daniel’s 70th week – Jesus’ 2nd coming. There is a gap – the age of grace, or church age – that we are currently holding in, and then the final seven years will come like a flood. But when?

Let’s learn our lesson from the fig tree, as described in Matthew 24. Jesus said, “As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.”

I established that the fig tree symbolizes Israel in the Bible. So, we’re to understand that when we see Israel’s twigs get tender and leaves come out, we’re about at the time of Jesus’ return (right at the door). But when did Israel’s twigs get tender and leaves come out? Friends, this can only be when Israel once again became a nation on May 14, 1948. This day itself fulfilled prophecy:

“Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day?” (Isa 66:8). The nation of Israel was born into war. Her immediate neighbors attacked her the very next day. Israel began with war and rumors of war. The sleeping twigs became tender, and the leaves began to grow. This is the plain sense interpretation of this part of the parable. But controversy lies in the word “generation.” Jesus said, “This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” What is this generation? There is much debate over this.

I will just look at its plain sense meaning as given by Jesus. Looking at the Greek word “genea” simply means – age, generation, nation, time. It is not a stretch to understand Jesus’ meaning that the people at that time of the rebirth of Israel (May 1948) will be the ones who “will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” All these things – meaning the signs of Jesus’ return and His actual return as he characterizes in Mathew 24! I wish Jesus provided the meaning of this parable, but He did not, and we must try to understand it by thinking over it, for the Lord will give us understanding in everything (2 Tim 2:7).

To be sure, we are seeing a convergence of the signs, from wars and rumors of wars, the proliferation of evil and violence, exponential technological advances, and geopolitical alignment, to name a few. And the trigger for the last seven years leading up to the 2nd coming is that covenant mentioned in Daniel 9:27. We’re not told what kind of covenant that Israel signs, but we can be sure it will involve the 3rd temple.

We are seeing all types of political posturing around Israel in the last year alone. One day soon, “the covenant” will be signed. The one who is coming in his own name (John 5:43) is waiting somewhere in the world and will step forward to strengthen this covenant. Praise God, Christians will not be here to watch it, as our calling will precede this very soon.

What does this mean for today? Who is this fig tree generation? I propose a scenario.

This is how we understand our generations. They typically last about 20 years. Here are some examples from recent generations:

1901 – 1927 Greatest Generation

1928 – 1945 Silent Generation

1946 – 1964 Baby Boomers

1965 – 1980 Generation X

1981 – 1996 Generation Y or Millennials

You get the picture – 15 to 26 years for one generation.

I’ll use 20 years for the Fig Tree generation in this example: 1948 – 1968.

Now apply this generation to today and on. It’s currently 2026. And understanding the tribulation – Daniel’s 70th week – adds seven years to complete the timing for the fig tree generation.

These are examples of the year for the signing of the covenant and the age range of the generation.

Year signed Age Range

2026 85 to 65

2027 86 to 66

2028 87 to 67

2029 88 to 68

2030 89 to 69

2031 90 to 70

For this scenario, the front end of the fig tree generation is beginning to redline! The current combined age life expectancy for males and females in Israel is 83.8 years. Many at the front end of this generation will pass away before all these things happen, but not those in the middle and back end. However, only those whom Jesus elects will survive to see His 2nd coming. He said this time will be worse than any other time from the beginning of the world until then, and will never again be that bad.

But we know which generation is the fig tree! All the signs surrounding us today are just confirmation. We are not looking for another 50 or 30 years for the Lord to return. He could have come back any time since May 1948. But He hasn’t. He lets the tree blossom, photosynthesize, and produce fruit until it’s fully grown. More importantly, He’s allowed more time for others to come into His Kingdom.

Throughout the Bible, we see God come through and rescue His people at the last possible moment. Why should our generation be different? It appears that God is holding back economic disaster, world/civil wars, Islamic takeover, etc., until the last vestige of hope remains. It will be the rapture that will be the last pin that will cause the whole world to fall into chaos. But we must continue to plan as though Jesus will not come back in our lifetime because we do not know the day or the hour of His return (Matthew 24:36).

As Christians, we are living dual lives: one as if Jesus is not coming back in our lifetime, and one as if He is. But we can lift up our heads as we see these things happen, and understand that our redemption draws near (Luke 21:28). And there are no signs for the rapture. This can happen at any moment. Make sure you are Rapture Ready!

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Post Script

This article was prepared before the launch of Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion. We are to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. I would ask that we pray for the protection of both the U.S. and Israeli militaries, as well as innocent civilians. And pray for salvation in the Middle East! We know from scripture that Iran will maintain a formidable military to join Russian, Turkish, and other outlying Islamic forces that will come against a defenseless Israel. At the same time, the United States is either unable or unwilling to come to Israel’s aid. May it be the rapture that causes these conditions for Ezekiel 38 and 39 to take place. May these current events hasten the return of the Lord for His church. May both of our nations remain strong until that day.

Maranatha!

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TOPICS: Current Events; General Discusssion; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: endtimes; judgement; lastdays; tribulation

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2 Timothy 4:8
Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Maranatha!

[metmom]

Good article.

Thanks for posting.

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Absolutely!
God Bless You MM!