When Jesus cursed the "pretentuous" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests & pastors

Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.


Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"

When Jesus cursed the "pretentuous" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors
Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.





Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God, All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.





Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation, like the fig tree, superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah, Jesus..





Like the unproductive fig tree that looked healthy, the Jewish nation had a deceptive outward appearance. But it had not produced godly fruitage, and it finally rejected Jehovah’s own Son. Jesus cursed the sterile fig tree, and on the following day, the disciples noticed that it had already withered. That dried-up tree aptly signified God’s forthcoming rejection of the Jews as his chosen people. Mark 11:20, 21.
Reply:I alwayus understood it to apply to all hypocrites, whether clergy or not.





I heard (I may be wrong, but I think I recall it correctly) that the fig tree bore leaves and fruit at the same time. (like orange trees?)


So, this one gave the appearance of being a fruitful tree, but was found to be lying. It wasn't even the season for figs, so the tree shouldn't have even had leaves.





He usually saved His harshest words for hypocrites.
Reply:When Jesus cursed the "pretentious" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.





Answer: All Christians will be Judged on the Fruit (Lost Souls lead to Christ for Salvation) that they bear and those who have not brought one person to Christ for Salvation they wiil suffer Loss.





Luke 13:9


And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.


Luke 13:8-10 (in Context) Luke 13 (Whole Chapter)


John 15:2


Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.


John 15:1-3 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)


John 15:4


Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.


John 15:3-5 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)


John 15:8


Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.


John 15:7-9 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)








Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.


Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"
Reply:The tree reminded Christ of the Pharisees.





7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?


8Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:


9And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.


10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.


Matthew 21:7-10





5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.


6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.


7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?


8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:


9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.


10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.


Luke 13:5-10





23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.


24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,


25And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.


26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.


27And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.


28Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:


29So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.


Mark 13:23-29





And yes it does signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.