The Parable of the Fig Tree
Mark 13:28-31
28' “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. '
29'Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the door.
30 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. '
Full Pack | Napagandang part dito ay discover the behind the scene.
Prophecy ni Jesus sa pagkasira ng templo. Jesus also tells yung mga events including the birth pangs(paghihirap). Mapapansin din natin yung mga Disciples nag tanung kay Jesus on the signs of end times.
V14-23 - about the destruction of Jerusalem
V24-27 - then Gods word about the end times
v28-31 – ? – this is out topic for today.
Now when Jesus teach us about parables, He uses props. At this parable, he mentioned again about this fig tree. He wants us to learn and understand the lesson.
What is so special about the fig tree, why it was referred here on this passage.
Lets learn more about it:
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Fig Trees are grown in Mediterranean Region.
In the Mediterranean region the fig is so widely used, both fresh and dried, that it is called “the poor man’s food.” The fruit contains significant amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron. - Britanica.com
Fig – poor mans food.
Fig Tree – Puno ng Igos, in Bicol “igos” – sipag in tagalog
Fig fruit is low in calories and dried figs are an excellent source of vitamins. They can also help you to lose weight and the leaves are also edible, good for diabetics.
Adam and Eve Sew Figleaves
'Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings. '
Be Ready – in and out of Season
Mark 13:28' “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. '
Anu yung learn sa passage na ito? Yung “learn” from the Greek word “maqete (manqanw)” – manthano man-than'-o which means to understand.
Dito naman, sinabi na kapag ito sumisibol na yung mga dahoon ito na, padating na ang summer.
Kapag padating na ang summer. Anu ussully ang ginagawa natin? Bakasyunan portion nay an. Dami nang nag papapyat. Para makapag summer bud.
Exercise
Diet
Bumibili ng mga damit.
Ber months na – Jose Mari Chan.
Christmas na, nag hahanda ka na.
Be Ready in and out of Season
2Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.
- Eh panu po yan, hindi pa po ako handa.
- Alam niyo sa panahon ngayun, dito ko masyadong naintindihan yung tinatawag na Financial Planning. Yung tinatawag nating Emergency Fund. Kasama sa financially planning ang E. F. Ito yung 3-6x worth of your monthly expenses.
- Sa Spiritual naman. Anu ang mga gagawing paghahanda? Pagbabasa ng bibliya, pag join sa small group, pananalangin.
- Alam niyo sa buhay natin andami nating gustong paghandaan. Kayaga ng laggam.
Be Watchful – Be on your guard
Mark 13:29
29' Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the door.
“these things happening” - destruction of the temple.
Ito na yung sagot sa tanung ng mga disciples sa verse 4
Mark 13:4
'“Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?” '
Watchful – mapag bantay. Maging handa. When the bible said be watchful, it could mean that we should be alert and be on your guard. Keep Awake!
Kung titingnang natin anu ba ang wawatch ko? Anu ba naman ang gguardiahan ko, eh mananapalataya na ako ni Hesus. Tama ka, ikaw ay taga sunod na ni Hesus. In fact, madami kang ginagawang Mabuti, madaming kang mga outreaches. Actually pumupunta sa church tuwing lingo, nagbibigay naman ako ng tithes ko buwan buwan, minsan sobra pa nga. Kuntento na ako. Minsan napaka dali sa isang believer of Jesus to fall into this trap na ang behavior natin ang magsesecure ng ating pananampalataya.
Be Watchful on your action.
Luke 21:36a(NASB)
'But keep on the alert at all times,
Be watchful on your spiritual life.
- Mark 13:5
'Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. '
Mark 13:6
'Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. '
Be Strong - we must hold fast to faith.
30 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. '
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (TPT)
'Remember to stay alert and hold firmly to all that you believe. Be mighty and full of courage. Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do. '
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Now, when the bible said,
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Jeremiah 29:11(ESV)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Faith:
'Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. '
Hebrews 11:1
How special is the fig tree?
Be Ready – in and out of Season, Laging handa anu mang panahon
Be Watchful – Be on your guard, maging mapagbantay
Be Strong - we must hold fast to faith. Maging matatag, panghawakan natin ang ating pananampalataya.
2 Timothy 4:7
'I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. '
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