This is the account of Jesus returning to Jerusalem after riding on the donkey and hearing the crowds chanting ‘hosanna’ at the Mt. of Olives.  Going over the mountain instead of around it Jesus and the disciples encountered a fig tree on the way – a fruitless fig tree.   Jesus sees that this fig tree is without the early spring fruit and this means it will not bear the more bountiful fall fruit either – it is not bearing the fruit it was intended to bear.  This became a microcosm of Israel – not recognizing the Old Testament prophets (early spring fruit) they had rejected the coming of the Messiah (plentiful fall fruit) and did not fulfill the intended purpose of the Father to send His Son as Savior.  There have been many wild and fanciful interpretations of these verses – Sunday I will try to be clear and simple – as Jesus really was.  This is a great lesson and a reminder for us to respond to the truth God gives and hold to it no matter what!  The fall fruit is coming – as He promised.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Mike

“Christmas cut history in two ages, the Age of Promise, and the Age of Fulfillment.”  John Piper