The Lesson of the Fig
What materials were the first clothing of Adam and Eve made of?
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
Genesis 3:7Here are some fact about the fig tree:
* It is the most mentioned fruit/tree in the Bible
* The fruit is actually an inverted flower
* It produces two harvest per year and fruits for approximately one hundred years
*It's a small tree, measuring up to 25 ft.
The benefits of the fig tree:
* contains amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals and antioxidant
* potassium helps with blood pressure
* fig leaves reduces the amount of insulin dose
* reduces risk of breast cancer
* helps with bone density
* helps with insomnia
* help with fatigue and increases memory power
* anemia
* skin
* laxative, hemorrhoids
* indigestion
* reduces cholesterol
* aphrodisiac
King Hezekiah was cured by an ointment made from figs,
2 Kings 10:1-7.
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
(Luke 13:6-9)Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s just taking up space in the garden.’ “The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down."Man represents God, the Father
Fruits represents faith, deeds, repentance, baptism
Gardener represents Jesus, who intercedes for us and gives us ample opportunity to repent. But be warned, we will be cut off if no fruits are found in us.
This parable is connected with the miracle of the fig tree that was cursed by Jesus in
Mark 11:12-14 and
Mark 11:20-24. On two occasions Jesus taught his Disciples, using the example of fig. One was in words,
Luke 13:6-9, and the other was in action,
Mark 11: 12-14, 20-24.
By not having fruit this tree was cursed! A total destruction of the fig tree! Those who do not produce fruit will not eat fruit from the tree in the future. This serves as a living warning about the judgment to come.
The fact that the cleansing of the temple is between the two parts of the cursed fig account, you can highlight the subject of the judgment. The only implication that Jesus makes on this occasion is an example of faith, prayer and forgiveness:
"Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too," Mark 11: 22-26.We must, as children of God, give good fruits. These fruits must feed and nourish! We can not be that cursed barren fig tree and appear to be christians, children of God.
