Luke 13 fig tree commentary on the book

Christ exhorts to repentance from the case of the galileans and others. The ruler of the synagogue is incensed and is reproved by our lord, 1417. The parable of the fruitless fig tree, by which we are warned to bring forth fruits meet for that repentance to which he had in the foregoing passage called us, luke. Parable of the fig tree part 1 shepherds chapel parable of the. This parable of the barren figtree is intended to enforce the warning given just before. The fig tree represents the individual israelite, especially the jew in this case. The curse of the barren fig tree sermon by joseph wallis. Luke repentance, false religion and the true way a. The books of luke and acts form a good record of the origin and development of the christian church. Luke commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In the jewish scriptures the people of israel are sometimes represented as figs on a fig tree hosea 9. And by the death of those on whom the tower in siloam fell, 4,5. Recall john the baptizer using similar images in luke 3.

Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to him about the galileans, whose blood pilate had mingled shed along with with their sacrifices. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke. He wrote in excellent greek as the language was then. The parable of the barren fig tree that follows carries forward the message of. Christs healing a poor infirm woman on the sabbath day, and justifying himself in it, luke. A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. The coming of the owner for fruit is gods desire for his people to produce good works. A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard. Times of suffering are sovereignly allowed by god to bring purpose and truth to light. That is, jesus spake, as the persic version expresses it, that which follows. What does a parable about an unproductive fig tree have to do with how youre going about your life. It was planted in a vineyard, in better soil, and where it had more care taken of it and more pains taken with it, than other fig trees had, that commonly grew, not in vineyards those are for vines, but by the wayside, mt.

The parable of the barren fig tree that follows carries forward the message of judgment, but ends upon a note of grace. A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. The outlines, discussion questions, and lessons to learn are perfect for personal study or small groups. It is a earthly story told by jesus which has a heavenly meaning. And he said, let it alone this year also here we have the vinedressers intercession for the barren figtree. You might even need to go to a dictionary to look up the meaning. Christ gives it to illustrate gods dealings with israel and their wickedness despite all his kindness. The landowner had planted a fig tree in his vineyard, and he figured that it was about time to gather figs from it. The fig tree is a symbol of the prosperity and the wealth and the richness of that land agriculturally. Commentaries for luke chapter christ exhorts to repentance from the case of the galileans and others. Mention was made to christ of the death of some galileans.

Luke presents jesus as one who is sensitive to human needs. A man had a fig tree, which had been planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any. Thus christ the great intercessor interceded for the jewish church and people, and thus, as he ever liveth, he continues to intercede for all unfruitful professors, and other sinners. Luke commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A key prophecy of the last days is found in matthew 24the famous parable of the budding fig tree the same reference is found in luke 21 and mark. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, for three years now ive been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and havent found any.

And he said to the vineyardkeeper, behold, for three years i have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding. Jesus tells the parable of the barren fig tree to vividly illustrate his warning that unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. This fig tree belonged to a certain man, that owned it, and was at. The parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of jesus which appears in luke. To reiterate this moral, jesus tells the story of the fig. This parable in the first place refers to the nation and people of the jews. This time the dialogue is between a landowner and the man whom he has hired to be its caretaker. The parable of the barren fig tree bible study luke. Observe, he did not send, but came himself, which manifested his great desire to find fruit.

Jesus makes this connection by telling the parable of the barren fig tree, a story describing a man seeking fruit. Finally, the barrenness of the tree portrays the wickedness of the people, who produced nothing of benefit to others micah 7. There were present at that season some who told him about the galileans whose blood pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He used it when first preaching the gospel of the kingdom of god as quoted in. Luke chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. In christs parable of the barren fig tree, the owner was. The fig tree was a common symbol for israel and may also have that meaning. Christ cures a woman who had been afflicted eighteen years, luke. At the beginning of luke we see where christ had been informed about. Now, that being said, lets look at the parable of the barren fig tree. This was not at all contrary to the law in deuteronomy 22. The parable of the barren fig tree pastor mark driscoll. Jesus short parable about a fig tree speaks of imminent judgment.

Lessons from the fig tree sermon by jerry watts, luke. Luke matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. The place of privilege is the place of responsibility isa 5. The good improvement christ made of a piece of news that was brought him concerning some galileans, that were lately massacred by pilate, as they were sacrificing in the temple at jerusalem v. Jesus resumes his journey to jerusalem which he has embarked upon in luke 9. A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. Most scholars believe that mark was the first gospel and was used as a source by the authors of matthew and luke. We need to connect this parable to what precedes it and with jesus calling of the jews to repentance. Luke is the thirteenth chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible. Luke commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Christ preaches the necessity of repentance, from the punishment of the galileans massacred by pilate, 1 3. Luke was a companion of paul and apparently did most of the writing for him.

Our lord jesus attended upon public worship on the sabbaths. Mar 20, 2016 the parable of the unfruitful fig tree luke. So, the presence of fig trees are the mark of the prosperity of the land, the absence of fig trees, the mark of the judgment of the land. A certain man had a figtree in his vineyard and because it was planted in good soil, he came and sought fruit thereon having good reason to expect it. What does it mean, and what impact does it have on us, today. I guess the only way i would amend this is to say that it has a divine instead of heavenly meaning.

Apr 07, 2011 the parable of the fig tree is only found in the book of luke. And he spake also this parable with a view to awaken them more effectually to a deep and serious repentance. Here we have the setting of the parable, which highlights three things. A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. Luke commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Do you suppose that they were more guilty than all the other people living in jerusalem.

What does a parable about an unproductive fig tree have to do with how youre. David guzik commentary on luke, in which jesus heals a woman in a. The certain man who owned the vineyard is god, and the vineyard is israel isaiah 5. Christ cures a woman who had been afflicted eighteen years, 10. Wrights commentary on the gospel of luke written with the nonspecialist in mind. What is the meaning of the parable of the fig tree. The parable of the barren fig tree made simple luke. Galileans possibly the followers of judas of galilee, who, some twenty years before this, taught that jews should not pay tribute to the romans, and of whom we learn, from acts 5. And by the death of those on whom the tower in siloam fell, luke. It records several parables and teachings told by jesus christ and his lamentation over the city of jerusalem. The parable of the fruitless figtree, by which we are warned to bring forth fruits meet for that repentance to which he had in the foregoing passage. The parable of the fig tree is only found in the book of luke. This parable of the barren fig tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before.

Luke commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none. Christ, as intercessor, loath to see it cut down so long as there was any hope see luke. The image of the vineyard they were often planted in vineyards and would usually produce three crops per year. On the surface it is a rather simple looking parable, yet the interpretation of this parable is by no means simple. God took israel as his people by the freest exercise of grace. There is a message to everyone in this great parable. And he said to the vinedresser, lo, these three years i have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and i find none. The parable of the fruitless figtree, by which we are warned to bring forth fruits meet for that repentance to which he had in the foregoing passage called us, luke. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, for three years now ive been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and. Read luke commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Christ preaches the necessity of repentance, from the punishment of the galileans massacred by pilate, luke. Study the bible online using commentary on luke and more. Although the parable is found only in lukes gospel, the other two synoptics include instead the cursing the fig tree with some remarkable coincidences. Read luke commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.