“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. - When he saw a (μίαν, a single) fig tree in the way. Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Except they were plastic. 17:2–10; 19:10–14). With that expectation, Jesus inspects the tree. The fruitless fig tree draws us back to prior points in Jesus’s ministry, when God’s people were called to produce spiritual fruit (Matt. Leaves, but no fruit. 7:13; 28:4). Upon reaching the tree, all He finds are leaves; the tree had produced no fruit. And Peter calling to remembrance said unto him [Christ], ‘Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which you cursed is withered away’” (Mark 11:20-21). Israel: God's fig tree. He saw… (Mark 11:20-22) Now it probably seems strange that Jesus cursed a tree just because he was hungry and was disappointed, but we’d be missing out on what Jesus was teaching His disciples if we didn’t look closer. 8:12; Ezek. Someone Will Catechize Your Kids in 2021. And presently the fig tree withered away. 19:1–11). Everything is lining up. Israel’s fruitfulness (literal or otherwise) is not the basis of their relationship with God, for it is God who … 1:3; Jer. The larger meaning of this passage is revealed more fully by Mark in the following tale of the cleansing of the Temple. 12:11; Jas. As any agrarian Israelite knew, the firstfruits of the harvest belong to God (Ex. What’s worse—our leaves may even fool us. 9:16), and Israel becomes a rotten fig (Jer. Mark isn’t trying to tell his audience that Jesus was angered at not having figs to eat — this would be very strange, given that he would have known that it was far too early in the year for that. Why Did Jesus Command Others to Be Silent About Him? As any agrarian Israelite knew, the firstfruits of the harvest belong to God (Ex. 21:33–45). My children recently became excited about limes when they learned they could sell limeade and make their riches. But more is going on behind the scenes. Jesus Curses the Fig Tree. But this particular tree draws Jesus’s attention because it already has a full covering of leaves. Jesus enters God’s house of prayer and finds it a “den of robbers” (Mark 11:17). 1:11; 4:17; Heb. The fig tree cursing is not just about historical Israel. The second thing to note here is that incidents like this in the gospels were part of what helped fuel Christian antisemitism. 20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. The account of Jesus cursing the fig tree during his final visit to Jerusalem (Matt. It’s about us. The fig tree which you cursed has withered” (Mark 11:12-14, 20-21). There is a sense of bad advertising by the tree in this passage. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. 8:13; Hos. A lack of fruitfulness is a sign of God’s curse for their rebellion (Deut. Why? 3:14; 5:1–7; Jer. JESUS: THE DESIRE OF ALL THE AGES Part 64 - Cursing the Fig Tree By Larry Chambers The story for this column is found in Matthew 21:18-21; Mark 11:12-21. And our churches can do the same. The Old Testament expectation that God’s covenant people bear fruit did not wither on that road between Bethany and Jerusalem when that poor fig tree met its expeditious fate. 29:17). A church’s leaves may look impressive: booming attendance, capital campaigns, clever pastors, impressive music. Jesus curses the fig tree and the disciples hear him. With this web of background images, light bulbs would’ve immediately gone on in the minds of Jesus’s disciples as he re-enacted Israel’s history by cursing the fig tree. In Mark's account, Jesus cursed the fig tree on His way to clear the temple. 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. It’s about all the people of God throughout time. Here are Brett McCracken’s picks for the best films and documentaries released in 2020—and where to watch them. 12:10; Ezek. Insanely Normal Times: Why TGC Will Read Through the Bible Again in 2021, Matthew: Jerusalem → Fig tree → Jerusalem, Mark: Fig tree → Jerusalem → Fig tree. In this inverted miracle we see precisely the stakes not only of failing to produce fruit, but of giving a fruitful impression and failing to back it up. But all is not lost. It is a fig tree, full of leaves, which would suggest fruitfulness. It was a false appearance of bearing figs that caused Jesus to become irate with this tree! Why would this be Jesus’ only miracle in the environs of Jerusalem? Throughout the Old Testament, Israel is described as God’s vineyard, tree, or planting (Judges 9:8–15; Isa. Light bulbs would’ve immediately gone on in the minds of Jesus’s disciples as he reenacted Israel’s history by cursing the fig tree. Large, richly green, beautiful limes—which they immediately started plundering. But why did Jesus cause the tree to wither? What sort of petulant individual would deliver a gratuitous, arbitrary curse? I believe Jesus cursed the tree as an object lesson with a double purpose. Shortly after that in Mark 12:1-12 and Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard. 4:4; Zech. In reality the incident is meant as a metaphor for something larger — and worse. The next day while returning to Jerusalem, He became hungry. Lots of action, lots of bustle, but no righteousness. When Jesus cursed it, He performed a symbolic act in the spirit of Jeremiah (Jer. The leaves gave the appearance of fruit but, in reality, it was empty. The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” 22 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. The fig tree you cursed has withered!”. But as He approached the tree, He saw that it was barren. Its foliage signals that it should have early figs. The eschatological restoration has arrived. Matthew 21:19 and Mark 11:14, 20. 36:8). Though they do not yet fully understand, they will be the new caretakers of God’s people (Matt. And it’s not being punished. The fig tree, like the bustling temple courts during Passover, was putting on a good show. We are taken aback; this seems stunningly out of character for Jesus, the child-welcomer, compassionate healer, and storm-calmer. In the morning, as he travels from Bethany, he spots a fig tree “in leaf.” At this point in late spring, most fig trees haven’t developed mature fruit (Mark 11:13). The cursing of the fig tree is an incident in the gospels, presented in Mark and Matthew as a miracle in connection with the entry into Jerusalem, and in Luke as a parable. Mark isn’t trying to tell his audience that Jesus was angered at not having figs to eat — this would be very strange, given that he would have known that it was far too early in the year for that. In a shocking turn, Jesus curses the tree and makes it wither from the roots, never to yield fruit again. Mark, the author of the book, adds the comment that "it was not the season for figs" (). At a distance, Jesus sees a fig tree with leaves, and being hungry, He approaches it hoping to find some fruit, since a fig tree often produces figs earlier than it produces foliage. By cleansing the Temple and cursing the fig tree, causing it to whither and die, Jesus was pronouncing His coming judgment of Israel and demonstrating His power to carry it out. Jesus had arrived in Jerusalem during the time of the Passover. Why should Jews be treated well when God has determined that they should reject the Messiah? The first is that this incident is an example of the common Marcan theme of apocalyptic determinism. Still, a fruitful fig tree in the offseason would display small, semi-edible fruits that would later ripen. Throughout the Old Testament, Israel is described as God’s vineyard, tree, or planting (Judges 9:8–15; Isa. The fig tree cursing, an enacted parable of sorts, is also a sober warning for us today—in at least two ways. It’s one thing to lack fruit out of season. A few days later, Jesus confronts the root of corruption itself in a garden on a high place. Instead, Jesus is … The time had come for God’s people to yield fruit that would bless the world (Isa. 17:8–10). The second meaning we can gleen from the fig tree being cursed is told to us by Jesus himself a few verses after his miracle is recorded. The FAQs: Are Fetal Cells Being Used in COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments? Why Don’t the New Testament Authors Explain the Trinity? It’s about us. “Rabbi, see!” he exclaims, “the fig tree that you cursed has withered.” —Mark 11:21. He is also an associate pastor at River Oaks Church (PCA). And that made it all the worse. Jesus Curses the Fig Tree “Early in the morning, as He was on His way back to the city, He was hungry. 3:14; 5:1–7; Jer. When the disciples ask Jesus to explain what just transpired, he pivots and talks about prayer. The fig tree you cursed has withered" (Mark 11:20–21)! When Jesus approached Jerusalem, He saw that the fig tree had leaves, a good sign of the presence of fruit. Copyright © 2021 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved, Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com.Â. There are two things to take note of here. Will he find only leaves? God was bringing a just judgment on Jerusalem for becoming a false Eden. Jesus's way of saying that the whole nation had become spiritually barren before the Lord This foundational metaphor for Israel’s spiritual health vividly blooms in the prophetic era. The tree stood all alone in a conspicuous situation by the roadside, as if courting observation. The fig tree symbolizes Israel. Greg Lanier (PhD, Cambridge) serves as associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! Why should Christians harbor warm feelings towards Jews when they and their religion have been cursed for not bearing fruit? 10:35–37), which helps conceptualize their relationship to God: as his own special planting, they must yield spiritual fruit as his covenant people (Ps. The tree bears no fruit because it is not the season and Israel does not welcome the Messiah because that would contradict God’s plans. 23:19; Neh. The fig tree withers, but the disciples have passed the tree and don't yet notice that it withered. Jesus has pursued the children of God with compassionate seriousness (Luke 13:34). It lacked fruit. In just two chapters, Jesus will call the Pharisees "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness." On the surface, it’s an object lesson on the power of faithful prayer (Matt. The next morning, they return to Jerusalem along the same road. God promises to one day replant Israel and produce healthy figs from her again (Joel 2:22; Amos 9:14; Mic. 3:17). 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Learn Religions uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. 11:17). Jesus returned to the fig tree and the account given by Mark is says “ On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And, as Jesus teaches here, they will do this by the power of faithful prayer. 1:13; 6:21; Gal. That is, … Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown in the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Jesus cursed the fig tree as parable, acting out the rejection of the Jewish Nation. It’s an early bloomer. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. The entire 13th chapter of Mark details much of the destruction. Austin Cline, a former regional director for the Council for Secular Humanism, writes and lectures extensively about atheism and agnosticism. Then He said to it, ‘May you never bear fruit again!’ Immediately the tree withered.” vv18-19. He states, "For this reason I say to you, all the things that you ask when you are praying, believe that you will receive them, and they shall be given to you" (Mark 11:24, HBFV).. In fact, it was often done in an attempt to communicate something severe. He is immediately disappointed. 7:1; Jer. Please make sure all fields are filled out. He saw a fig tree in the distance, and so went to the tree to see if He could find some fruit on it. One of the more infamous passages in the gospels involves Jesus’ cursing of a fig tree for not having any fruit for him despite the fact that it wasn’t even the season for fruit. Jesus and the disciples return to Bethany in the evening; likely it's too dark to see the tree. All expectation, no satisfaction. En route from Bethany over the Mount of Olives toward Jerusalem, Peter notices the tree that Jesus cursed the previous morning. Therefore, they must reject him so that the message can more readily spread to the Gentiles. Jesus in the Garden. 9:9). In fact, the mandate that God’s people bear spiritual fruit has actually intensified in the new era, not weakened (John 4:36; 15:2–16; Rom. Not to earn God’s gardening affection—but to yield that which he has (re)made us to do. Jackpot. Several times the prophets describe God as inspecting Israel for “early figs,” as a sign of spiritual fruitfulness (Mic. We didn’t go to movie theaters much in 2020, but good movies were still released. The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–14, 20–25). He cursed this tree because it had the appearance of fruitfulness, but it was deceptive. Then the disciples come back and notice the tree is withered. Thus, instead of merely cursing and killing a lowly fig tree, Jesus is saying that Judaism itself is cursed and will die off — “dry up at the roots,” as a later passage explains when the disciples see the tree the next day (in Matthew, the tree dies immediately). Matthew 21:17-22 : Jesus Curses the Fig Tree (Gospel of Matthew) Study the Inner Meaning 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Israel’s fruit will now be harvested; blessing will now pour forth. The fig tree isn’t a moral agent. It’s another thing to lack it while pretending you have it. Thus the fig tree cursing is not just about historical Israel. The next morning (presumably Tuesday of Passion Week) Jesus Jesus Curses a Fig Tree (Matthew 21:18-22) 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Rather, the fig tree is an obvious reference to Israel’s spiritual sterility. Our personal lives can look like “in leaf.” Our leaves may look like those of a supermom, a winner, a perfect family, an A-team Christian with an overstuffed schedule of ministry activities. 9:10–17)—but he finds “no first-ripe fig that my soul desires.” So in two exiles (Assyrian and Babylonian), God pours out the curse of barrenness (Hos. While the disciples are marveling at the construction and apparent invincibility of the Temple, Jesus tells them that not one stone will be left on another. He was to be received as King and His followers … Israel’s fruitfulness (literal or otherwise) is not the basis of their relationship with God, for it is God who gives fruitfulness (Deut. The Meaning of Jesus Cursing the Fig Tree. "He found nothing but leaves," says vs 13, "for it was not the season for figs." 10:35–37), which helps conceptualize their relationship to God: as his own special planting, they must yield spiritual fruit as his covenant people (Ps. And Peter remembered and said to him, “Master, look! Two Lessons of the Fig Tree After Jesus had extended an extra year to the nation, its leaders had still not shown any fruit of repentance. Then he cleanses the Temple, itself a symbolic judgment of the religious leaders. After His royal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to Bethany to spend the night. Jesus Curses the Barren Fig Tree by Damien F. Mackey “It has puzzled people for generations why Jesus was so upset with a fig tree that by nature should not have had figs or leaves…”. Should I Remain in a Job That Crushes My Spirit? Verse 19. “And as they [Jesus and His disciples] passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots. A bowl full of limes holding out the promise of gallons of limeade, only decorative. Instead, Jesus is making a larger point about Jewish religious traditions. It also teaches the principle that religious profession and observance are not enough to guarantee salvation, unless there is the fruit of genuine salvation evidenced in the life of the person. It’s also about the threat of and temptation toward false pretenses of fruit. Jesus cursed the fig tree because it had the appearance of fruitfulness, but it was deceptive. The Passover celebration, the tumult, the crowds, the singing—it’s all a show. But all is not lost. There may be no fruit of holiness and no intimacy with God. 17:2–10; 19:10–14). 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! But what will the Lord find upon close inspection? The relevance of the cursing of the fig tree is closely related with the other events taking place at that time. 21:18-21; Mark 11:15-17, 20-25) presents a particular challenge to interpretation, since as “the only miracle of destruction in the canonical Gospels” 1 it seems out of step with the profoundly constructive nature of Jesus’ ministry. What should we learn from this peculiar scene? But the root may be withered. This isn't the first time that Scripture has used fig trees as symbols for Israel. Israel is to be cursed because it “bears no fruit” by not welcoming the Messiah — but clearly the tree here isn’t being given the choice to bear fruit or not. Or will he find figs, too? 23:19; Neh. He knew He was going to be crucified in less than a week, but He still had much to teach His disciples. 1:3; Jer. They will be instruments by which Israel is transformed—when the Jewish nucleus of Christ-followers extends branches worldwide and brings forth fruit from all nations (beginning in Acts). By using Learn Religions, you accept our, The Meaning of Jesus Cursing the Fig Tree, Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Mark 11:15-19), Book of Daniel From the King James Version of the Bible, Jesus's Lesson of the Withered Fig Tree (Mark 11:20-26), Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11), Holy Week Timeline: From Palm Sunday to the Resurrection, Jesus Heals the Blind Bartimeus (Mark 10:46-52), Jesus on How the Rich Get to Heaven (Mark 10:17-25), Jesus Blesses Little Children (Mark 10:13-16). First, Jesus curses the fig tree. He lives in Oviedo with his wife, Kate, and their three daughters. The cursing of the fig tree occurred the day after Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. There can be no apocalyptic battle between good and evil if the Jews welcome Jesus. 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