09 A Time for Figs

A TIME FOR FIGS
TEXT: Luke 13:6-9; Mt. 21:17-22

SUMMARY: Using the parabolic illustration, on more than one occasion, of Israel’s most appealing fruit-bearing tree, Jesus foretells the removal of His blessing from a fruitless nation, and the giving of it to others of His choosing.

I. THE DEMISE OF NATIONAL ISRAEL, A FRUITLESS NATION.
A. The Significance of the Tree, Mt. 21:19a.
B. The Cursing of the Tree.
C. Results of the Curse.

II. THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH.
A. An Encouragement to Faith, v. 21a.
B. An Example of Faith, vv. 21b.

III. A WARNING TO A FRUITLESS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH.
A. A Parallel.
B. A Testimony.
C. A Time.