Azal may be several km south of the present-day Mount of Olives, link. The deep significance of this to Jewish, Christian and Muslim beliefs makes Jerusalem one of the most contested pieces of real estate in the world. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. But we are to observe the signs and they show His return is imminent. Add to this the Hamas objective of replacing the Jewish State with an Islamic caliphate, link, then the two-state solution is clearly impossible! True to its origins, the fig produces the best fruit in a dry climate with early spring rains. For more information, check out this article about growing figs in containers on the Stark Brothers website. Israel's Purpose, Borders, & Future in Prophecy God's People, God's Land, "Now learn from the parable of the fig tree when it puts forth its leaves ", You [Zionist regime] will not see 25 years from today! [Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Sept. 2015], function googleTranslateElementInit() { A fig tree will bear fruit 3 to 4 years after planting, but this can vary a bit depending on variety and environmental conditions (more on this later). It is well known that there is a geological fault line running east-west through the Mount of Olives and just south of Jerusalem, link. Here is no exception. Yes; that is what the Bible says. So Jesus gives a final warning: Revelation 22.18,19 [Ed. Jesus dwelling within us Replacing blood from a perfect RED BULL ,& a temple made of stone will only lead to Israels acceptance of the Antichrist . For this reason, in 2014 the Chief Rabbinate of Israel urged the public to begin saying a special prayer daily to ask God to bless Israel with abundant rain (enlarge image). Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. Yes he does. , Psalm 90:10 shows us a generation. An immature tree may produce fruit that never ripens. They believe that since God rejected Israel then the Christian church is now Gods chosen people, not the Jewish people. For example, Clemson University suggests that dry, hot weather can cause poor fruit on fig trees (avoid this by mulching and watering when the mulch or soil below it is dry). The significant point here is that the Bible associates these qualities with the people of Israel. Minute wasps cultivate these trees, and the fig is produced before the leaves emerge. Some fig varieties produce fruit twice a year: once in spring or summer & once in fall. Boycotts are social protests with the aim of changing Israeli government policy through economic damage. In the Olivet Discourse Jesus gave the sign of the start of the end times Matt 24:7 when nation turns against nation and kingdom against kingdom. Something very strange happened to me. I had dreams, visions I could not explain and these started in my teens, and as I got into my late 40s the dream became a reality and also I have had the same dream twice. Let's look at the cultural significance of a fig tree and the symbolism and context of why Jesus cursed the tree. The descendants of Jacob (Israel) were the twelve tribes of Israel and they settled in the Promised Land of Canaan (enlarge map). Jesus is not giving them a horticultural class here but prophesying their future as a nation and answering their question about the sigh of his coming. More . Under Gods call, Abram (later called Abraham) migrated from the city of Ur sometime between 1900 and 1750 BC to Gods appointed land, Canaan (todays Israel). In fact, they will especially honor the Jew: In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you' (Zech 8.23). These figs contrast with the green, inedible figs. Judges, 9, 10-11 states: "And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us. Instead, every voter votes for a single party. NO: The terms Jerusalem and Zion do not even appear in the Quran, and Mohammad never visited Jerusalem in person. Amen even so, come Lord Jesus. The Bible instructs the people of Israel how they should treat foreigners (non-Jews). But the UN is not all bad: in 2015 the UN began to address issues of concern to the Jewish community, particularly anti-Semitism. The 3rd Temple wont be built until after the Antichrist enters the scene because he is the one who will make the seven year treaty with Israel that allows them to rebuild the temple. According to a recent Stanley Greenberg poll, only 34% of Palestinians accept two states for two peoples as the solution. Too much water. But the concept and promise is there (and the caveat is there too)! The flower of the tree is never seen, as its many tiny flowers are housed within the fruit bud. God made a contract with Israel at Mount Sinai via His servant Moses. In Genesis chapter 1 we read that God made mankind male and female and blessed them to be fruitful and multiply. YES! Growing to nearly 20 feet (6 m) in height and with large leaves, the fig tree provides pleasant shade. The Hebrew word Yehudi (Jew) originated from the name Judah (2 Kings 16.6). Also in the context of the chapter he was talking about the last days . They deny that there is any positive association of Israel with a budding fig tree, link. He associated the observation of these signs with the Parable of the Fig Tree. In the Creation account of Genesis, we read about a paradise-like garden called Eden, where two important trees were planted by God: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The Jewish race (people) will always be there, despite Iran! Your email address will not be published. Israel may be seeing these blessings today (enlarge map). Instead of mankind or fleshkind he was really speaking of man as a spiritkind or Godkind. Note that Jesus refers to the tender branch, implying new wood and the coming good summer fruit on the new wood. Some important factors that affect fruit yield include: Fig trees historically developed in warmer climates, such as the Mediterranean and the Middle East. He spoke in parables that had a spiritual or prophetical truth all the time. When there leaves sprout you know summer is near. (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. In 2015 the UN General Assembly adopted 20 resolutions against Israel, but only 3 against the rest of the world [UN Watch]. Ficus carica was cultivated for its fruit thousands of years ago and figs are often referred to in the Old Testament. So, on the one hand we see the Vatican demanding control over Jerusalems religious sites, link, the UN stating that Jerusalem should be the capital of both Israel and Palestine, and Palestinians claiming Jerusalem as their capital. There will be an all-nation invasion of Israel at the very end of the age, with Jerusalem the objective (Zech 14.2). As the story recounts, the first humans failed the test and were driven away from Paradise. Between 1955 and 2013 there were 77 UN resolutions against Israel, and just one against the Palestinians, link. As a result, some fig trees cannot tolerate excessive cold or frost. Believers are the temple. The Fig tree can mature for three to five years before producing fruit. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Avoid letting the soil get too dry, and also avoid keeping the soil constantly soggy. They did and they have. It is also important to remember that some varieties of fig trees can produce fruit twice per year once they are mature. I find it interesting and telling that you censor and delete comments you disagree with, but keep those you do agree with, even when one brother is condemning another and telling them they are void of the Holy Spirit. They are coming from all over the world, from wherever they have been scattered amongst the nations. A fig plant must be young enough to plant and produce fruit for two to six years after it is planted. At last, the Gentile nations acknowledge and value the unique role of the Jew: Still others become priests and keep charge of the (new) Jewish temple in Jerusalem (Isa 66.21, Exod 44.15). Because figs are the result of a wasp's death, some people suggest that this fruit shouldn't be considered vegan. Ed.]. According to the Purdue University Extension, a tree in India can bear 180 to 360 figs per year, while growers in Venezuela get 13 to 18 pounds of figs per tree. In Romansthe 3rd chapter, the apostle Paul wrote: Or are God and the Lamb a Temple dwelling in the midst of their people? What other nations were birthed at the same time Israel was birthed? Figs are picked very early in the morning to avoid the midday heat, as this can cause damage of the figs - the fig stalks detach from the fruit and stay on the tree. The fig tree you cursed has withered!". Also, keep in mind that common problems such as frost injury, excessive heat, over pruning, and over fertilizing can further delay the production of fruit (sometimes by a year or more). Would they have continued to live and not die? In the first place, God trusted his message to the Jews. Two main crops follow in July-November, with pollinated (caprified) figs in August-September. What did they live for? He is speaking to the Jews, his disciples, and answering their question about the signs that will announce his return. NO! Jesus wants us to live our lives for God. Arent we seeing unprecedented weather events? He implied that Israel will be the vortex of the nations at the end of this age and the sign of His soon return. Each represents the 3 different aspects of Israel. So is there a deeper reason for the boycotts? Pretty simple, really. Depending on the variety and area, harvesting of figs starts from November/December and can last until April/May. Israel is considered by third parties to be the only free country in the region in that there is a climate of respect for civil liberties, freedom of expression, significant independent civic life, an independent media, and a military under civilian rule, link. Early spring (May in some areas) and late fall (November in others) are the months when figs bloom. No voter ever votes for an actual person. Israel is the fig tree: Hosea 9:10, Micah 4:4, Jer.24, Jer.8:13, Judges 9:9-15, Nahum but Palms 1:1-3 just says it. You are exactly right! They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. When they are already budding you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. This battle concludes with the Second Coming of Christ to reign as King over all the earth (Zech 14.9), the last form of human government (probably centered on the EU) having been taken away like chaff in the wind (Dan 2.34,35). A comprehensive analysis of the rapture can be found at https://seekingtruth.co.uk/rapture/. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. The one left in the field is the one who knows Gods truth (he comes at the 7th trump. BUt I dont see her comment anymore. This process has been underway now for over 100 years, link. The Hebrew term Aliyah describes the relatively recent massive influx of Jews to their ancestral land, Israel. This is a Hebrewism refering to a World War, (WW1). So when we refer to Israel the fig tree we see both Old Testament Israel, and modern re-gathered or budding Israel. the flower. Relics and traces of fig cultivation were also found in Palmyra in Syria and Babylon in Iraq." Many of the varieties of the Middle East were given descriptive names based on the shape, color or flavor. Much, indeed, in every way! Hosea 9:10 says, "When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the desert; when I saw your ancestors, it was like seeing the early fruit on the fig tree.". Most fig trees will need at least 3 to 4 years before they grow to maturity and start producing fruit that ripens fully. This simple fact points to the imminent return of Christ. A remnant of this people become the good, sweet crop. Image: James Emery, Douglasville, USA [CC BY 2.0], Wikimedia. Nobel Prizes have been awarded to over 850 individuals worldwide, of whom some 23% were Jews or people of strong Jewish ancestry. Some argue that generation also means race. YES: THE CLAIM IS LEGAL ON TWO ACCOUNTS You may still disagree with his arguments, but you must do so by making it more clear that you thoroughly listened (read) his side of the arguments. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.. Jesus added that this generation will not pass until all these things be fulfilled. Sadly this is not generally true of the western institutionalized church, which usually holds to replacement theology i.e. History shows that God had a special task for Jacob and his descendants and He later changed Jacobs name to Israel (Gen 32.28). Fact: Fig trees grow in Israel CONNECT the dots.you Strain out a gnat to swollow a camel, To conceal truth: Jesus explained, Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. Accordingly, there are two problems with the view being espoused here. The girl mentioned it in the comment that world war 2 is in revelation and in the parable of the fig days he is AT THE DOOR!. For when the trumpet sounds, the dead will be raised, never to die again, and we shall all be changed. The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength If the fig tree is a spring, summer fruit, then the harvest will be in the fall. So it was with the nation of Israel. (5 Important Things To Remember). This is confirmed in Deuteronomy 7:12: They believe they know who second coming Jesus was? So I expect Jesus to return (at the end of the 7 year tribulation) before that date. Some fig varieties can produce fruit twice a year: once in the spring and once in the summer. Fig Trees can also be grown in containers and brought indoors for planting flexibility. More , Image: Known oil and gas fields in the Levant Basin. Lord I am David Abel I am your servant thy will shall be done. The tree grows up to 15 feet tall and has to be planted in a soil that drains well. Understand that all his followers make up His Church. I believe this is a now word from the Lord. A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. The Mandate is therefore the last legally binding document regarding the West Bank and Gaza, and so Jewish settlements in these areas are fully protected by Article 80. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_by_date_of_formation. In Genesis they read Gods promise to Jacob, grandson of Abraham: The land which I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give the land to your descendants after you (Gen 35.12). Heaven is Gods throne and earth is meant for man. Do not be amazed that I said to you, You must be born again.. Fundamentalist Christians believe that modern Israel, and not the church, will be central in world affairs at the close of this age. The Negev desert has large underground supplies of brackish water, which can be exploited using these advanced technologies, and it now produces more than 40% of the countrys vegetables and field crops. Note that Jesus leaves the ball in our court! I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. The first harvest of figs is called the Breba crop, and it usually occurs in May or early June. upon the spring shoots. Research the emblems of the nations around Israel today and they are trees. Before planting your fig tree, work some compost into your soil. Celeste Fig Trees. Yes, fiddle leaf figs live in full sun in the wild, but they also have protection from afternoon sun from the canopy of trees nearby. If you listen to these commands and obey them faithfully, then the Lord your God will continue to keep his covenant with you and will show you his constant love, as he promised your ancestors. The Tree and Its Fruit. In Deuteronomy 28:1-16, we read: 1If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. Before Moses died he blessed the tribes of Israel and some of these blessings involved blessing of the sea and the land. It explains how mans free will (choice) can be destructive, or constructive. The twentieth century saw both the evangelization of the nations and Gods chosen people returning to Israel. Believers. That is why his descendants, the Israelites, are blessed. No 3rd temple. The tree can get up to 13 feet high and they enjoy medium growth and plenty of fruit and . Bible prophecy over end-time Israel speaks of great blessings on the land. And just as a Palestinian state would maintain a demographic balance in favour of Palestinians, so the Jewish state of Israel maintains a demographic balance in favour of Jews by controlling immigration. Potted figs may bear fruit sooner. Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. Fig trees can grow up to 30 feet tall or If you have newly planted fig trees in your yard, you may not have any fruit on the branches just yet. All over Israel, people now recite this prayer. Israel is still prospering, with the highest average living standards in the Middle East, the highest density of high-tech start-up companies in the world (high-tech exports c$19bn a year) and a lower Government debt to GDP than the USA or the UK. Of His sanctuary near Jerusalem the LORD says: This is the place of My feet, where I shall dwell in the midst of the children of Israel (Ezek 43.7), Millennial life around Jerusalem is described in some detail. Israels independance was followed by hundreds of other countries (other trees) becoming independant. After describing some end-time signs to watch for, Jesus ends with the parable of the fig tree. }. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive Matt 13:13. There is also muted and occasional support from the UN and the EU, but this is usually outweighed by condemnation in other areas. They aim for a single state a Palestinian state. The Jews in Jerusalem will see Him and mourn (Zech 12:10-14). After describing the above signs, Jesus gave a mysterious parable. In fact, since prophecy is not precise, some see several major Middle East wars just before the close of this age and the Second Coming of Christ. Put simply, the Bible says that end-time events in the world will be closely linked to modern Israel. Abraham!, Do not lay a hand on the boy, he said. Whilst not perfect, this means that Israelis of all ethnic groups and religious beliefs, including Arab-Israelis, can actively participate in the election process, and all votes cast are equal in weight. I am the bright morning star. Importantly, it is this return of Gods people that will eventually bring the nations to know God (Ezek 36.23). I testify and warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [its predictions, consolations, and admonitions]: if anyone adds [anything] to them, God will add to him the plagues (afflictions, calamities) which are written in this book; Every eye will see Him. Hi Brandon, This kingdom embraced the tribes of Judah, Benjamin and Levi, so Paul called himself a Jew since he was from the tribe of Benjamin (Acts 22:3), and Jesus was a Jew since His lineage is traced to Judah (Lk 3.23-33, Heb 7.14). Bible says history repeats itself and no one will believe that he came. We believe the Bible which says no one knows the day or hour when Jesus returns. The attackers may also be destroyed by nuclear devices since Malachi 4 refers to a time of fierce heat when invaders are burnt to ashes. She is Gods chosen witness in the world and it is through Israel that Christ came (He was of the tribe of Judah) to provide redemption for the world. Other resolutions refer to the on-going Palestinian refugee problem, but many see this now as a political tool by Arab nations, link, link. and if anyone takes away from or distorts the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away [from that one] his share from the tree of life and from the holy city (new Jerusalem), which are written in this book. At the outset it seems unfair on the rest of mankind. Pruning is recommended for young fig trees. He wants us to ensure we stay deeply rooted in His Word, in His Presence in all that we do. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. This will provide organic material for your tree, along with some important nutrients needed for growth. Right at the beginning we read a mystery, namely, that the God of the Bible reproduces His kind. The Tribulation is the time of Jacobs trouble the gathering of those Jews who believe in Messiah Yeshua. Jesus will rapture within 6 years. 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