{"id":508,"date":"2010-03-03T12:28:31","date_gmt":"2010-03-03T16:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.remnantbride.com\/?p=508"},"modified":"2010-05-22T23:34:11","modified_gmt":"2010-05-23T03:34:11","slug":"the-fig-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remnantbride.com\/blog\/?p=508","title":{"rendered":"The Fig Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIn Luke 13:6-9, we read this remarkably specific parable given by Yahshua:<\/p>\n

\u201cA 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.\u00a0 And he said to the vineyard-keeper, \u2018Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any.\u00a0 Cut it down!\u00a0 Why does it even use up the ground?\u2019\u00a0 And he answered and said to him, \u2018Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.\u2019 \u201c<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

First, since Yahshua gave specific time periods here, one can know that He was speaking to a specified time period of five sequential parts.\u00a0 Furthermore, what He said here was clearly relative to the requirement of the Law.\u00a0 In Leviticus 19:23-25 we find precisely the same pattern.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you enter the land and plant all kinds of trees for food, then you shall count their fruit as forbidden.\u00a0 Three years it shall be forbidden to you; it shall not be eaten.\u00a0 But in the fourth year all its fruit shall be holy, an offering of praise to Yahweh.\u00a0 In the fifth year you are to eat of its fruit, that its yield may increase for you; I am Yahweh your God.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thus we see that Yahshua\u2019s parable is not something isolated, but is a continuum of the Law.<\/p>\n

Two other matters must be noted here as well regarding this parable in order to understand what Yahshua was speaking to:\u00a0 (1) the parable was with regard to whatever the fig tree represents, and (2) the same pattern regarding trees in Leviticus 19:23-25 specifically relates to entering into the Promised Land\u2014\u201cwhen you enter the land.\u201d\u00a0 Let us first consider the highly relevant testimony regarding the fig tree.<\/p>\n

Christians like to relate the fig tree\u2014such as its reference in Mathew 24:32-33\u2014to the Jews.\u00a0 But keep in mind, the Jews were only a type and NOT the fulfillment.\u00a0 The very fact that in Romans 2:28-29 it is stated that the true Jews are those who believe in Yahshua, the natural Jews are clearly relegated to being a type.\u00a0 For Christians to give so much attention and hope to the natural Jews, is like saying that the temple Yahshua said would be destroyed and rebuilt in three days was a literal temple.\u00a0 Yahweh fulfills His word in higher dimensions, ultimately in the kingdom of heaven dimension, and the dimension of the flesh is merely a shadow\u2014vis-\u00e0-vis John 1:12-13:\u00a0 \u201cBut as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what then does the fig tree prophetically speak to?\u00a0 Remember, whatever the answer, it must be consistently applicable throughout the Scriptures.\u00a0 If it is the Jews, as Christians want to suppose, then as spoken by Yahshua regarding the fig-mulberry tree, the Jews have to be cast into the sea (lit. of Luke 17:6, and read The Love Of Money<\/em>, page 9<\/a>.\u00a0 Likewise, they have to be cursed and wither as testified by the fig tree Yahshua cursed (Matthew 21:19).\u00a0 Furthermore, they have to be out of season (Mark 11:13).\u00a0 Also, they must be the fig-sycamore tree that Zaccheus is called out of (lit. of Luke 19:4).\u00a0 And, they must be the covering that is insufficient and be replaced by the sufficient covering that Yahweh provides (Genesis 3:7).\u00a0 Indeed, there is some testimony of these things seen in the Jews, but only because they are a mere shadow and not the fulfillment.\u00a0 What then is the fulfillment?\u00a0 As noted in The Love Of Money<\/em>, page 9<\/a>, the fig tree is Christianity, the kingdom of heaven given to man early, out of season.\u00a0 Anything less is a shortfall in both application and, most certainly, fulfillment.<\/p>\n

Having established that this parable regarding the fig tree is obligated to its fulfillment in Christianity, one must then ask what it is that Yahshua was revealing concerning it?\u00a0 The answer confirms the certainty and seamless nature of Bride truth, for it coincides precisely with what has been taught since 1994 when the Spirit of truth began to reveal what Yahweh is doing\u2014we are seeing His back.<\/p>\n

As has been addressed many times before (e.g., FAQ<\/a>), how many years was Christianity supposed to receive?\u00a0 The answer?\u00a0 Three thousand years.\u00a0 So is it not most consistent and confirming that for a like attesting three years the man had come to the fig tree and found no fruit?\u00a0 This is precisely what is prophesied in the fig tree that was cursed for equally not bearing fruit.\u00a0 Give the kingdom of heaven to flesh man and what can be expected?\u00a0 The corruption of the kingdom and no fruit.\u00a0 Oh sure, like the fig tree Yahshua cursed, the church has LOTS of leaves, lots of show.\u00a0 However, they sorely lack the fruits of the true kingdom.\u00a0 Like the first two sons of Judah, for two thousand years they have not brought forth the required offspring\/fruit.<\/p>\n

So, what is the answer?\u00a0 Just what we see in the sons of Judah:\u00a0 Do not give the Melchizedek priesthood (Tamar was the granddaughter of Melchizedek) to the third part of the church, and bring forth the required fruit by another way.\u00a0 OK, but that is not what we see in this parable.\u00a0 First, the three parts are granted; and yes, the expected failure is evidenced\u2014no fruit.\u00a0 So what about this clear testimony?<\/p>\n

Keep in mind a very important fact concerning Yahweh and His word:\u00a0 Not only does He prophesy what He will do\u2014cut Christianity\u2019s days short to two\u2014but He also prophesies what He would do otherwise.\u00a0 This is what He is doing here in this parable.\u00a0 The benefit of having both prophecies is that we learn Yahweh\u2019s ways; and, most importantly, we see what we escape.\u00a0 The latter is the Balaam factor\u2014seeing what that angel with the sword looks like before we try to pass through the third passageway that is inescapably narrow.\u00a0 No thank you!<\/p>\n

What more do we know about the order of the church?\u00a0 Not only were they supposed to receive three one-thousand-year periods; but if the church had been successful, they would have entered into their eighth-day Sunday Sabbath (as well as be circumcised of their flesh [Leviticus 12:3]).\u00a0 This is why Yahweh gave Christianity Sunday as their day of rest\u2014they are supposed to enter into their rest on that day.\u00a0 But would they succeed after three thousand years?\u00a0 Not in the least!\u00a0 Therefore, relative to this parable concerning the fig tree, what was Yahshua\u2019s Plan B?\u00a0 Go ahead and fertilize them on their sabbath rest.\u00a0 Then if they did not bring forth the required fruit, cut them down.<\/p>\n

Certainly, here again we see Yahweh having mercy; however, the inevitable outcome is not looking good at all.\u00a0 What is the chance that after flesh kingdom man has failed for three thousand years he could do any better, even if Yahweh added fertilizer to the church?\u00a0 Not good!\u00a0 So we ask:\u00a0 Got a Plan C?\u00a0 Indeed He does, and it is quite obvious this is what He will do.\u00a0 Otherwise, as Yahshua equally declared, no flesh would be saved (Matthew 24:22, Mark 13:20).\u00a0 Thus, Plan C:\u00a0 Yahweh has to cut the days short to two, and complete what Yahshua began two thousand years ago by establishing the second Remnant, thereby preparing the way for Immanuel.\u00a0 Upon His coming, He then labors on the sabbath and provides what man has failed to do.<\/p>\n

So, what about this parable concerning the fig tree?\u00a0 Is it then entirely dismissed?\u00a0 No, for based on what Yahweh has already accomplished, it is evident that He fulfilled it beforehand in order that He could have mercy.\u00a0 As is so often the case with the ways and requirements of Yahweh, another paid the price.\u00a0 And who would that have been?\u00a0 The first Remnant, of course; the first bird of Leviticus 14:1-7.\u00a0 How so?\u00a0 Let us see, once again proving this seamless garment of truth and the incredible incomparable ways of Yahweh.<\/p>\n

At Atonement, 29 A.D., Yahshua was baptized by John and began the fulfillment of the latter three and a half years of the covenant with the many (The Great Tribulation<\/em>, page 1<\/a>).\u00a0 This in fact began the church, the kingdom of heaven, Yahshua initiating the earliest steps, including the establishment of the twelve apostles.\u00a0 Then, of course, He went to the cross, resurrected from the dead, ascended into heaven and restored the Garden kingdom, and some forty-nine days later the first Remnant received the former rain.\u00a0 This gave the church the power it needed in order to be effectual.\u00a0 But, did this work that Yahshua began continue?\u00a0 Not at all.\u00a0 A year and a half following that Passover Steven was stoned, all the people were dispersed, this beginning work ceased to exist, and the church soon went to Paul out of Antioch.<\/p>\n

What then do we see taking place in this opening work?\u00a0 Precisely what Yahshua said would happen to the church, the fig tree.\u00a0 Beginning at Atonement, 29 A.D., Yahshua began the church, the kingdom.\u00a0 Was it bringing forth the required fruit after three years?\u00a0 Obviously not.\u00a0 So what did Yahweh do to it?\u00a0 In the middle of the fourth year He fertilized it with Yahshua\u2019s death and then the power of the Spirit.\u00a0 So when the fifth year was complete, had Yahweh found the fruit that was required?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Remember, the abomination of desolation occurred with the casting of lots, and seven (the mark of the beast) \u201cdeacons\u201d were set up to wait tables.\u00a0 It is highly confirming and revealing that at the end of precisely five years from the time that Yahshua began the church, the tree was cut down!\u00a0 The first Remnant ceased.\u00a0 Thereupon, they became the first bird of Leviticus 14 and were sacrificed so that the church would not have to be cut down at the end of five thousand years.\u00a0 They paid the price.<\/p>\n

This is the wonder and marvel of Bride truth, providing answers and consistent understanding that has never before been given to man, affording us hope for today.\u00a0 Having noted this, let us briefly touch on three final items.<\/p>\n

Regarding the parable of the fig tree, two other matters were noted at the outset in addition to the five sequential parts of the parable:\u00a0 (1) the parable was with regard to whatever the fig tree represents, and (2) the same pattern regarding trees in Leviticus 19:23-25 specifically relates to entering into the Promised Land\u2014\u201cwhen you enter the land.\u201d\u00a0 The identification of the fig tree as Christianity is clear.\u00a0 So what about this matter of the Promised Land?<\/p>\n

First, what is the fulfillment of the Promised Land?\u00a0 Certainly we are told in Hebrews 4:1-11 that the original land that Joshua led the sons of Israel into was not the fulfillment.\u00a0 And while we can seek to personally enter into Yahweh\u2019s rest and cease from our labors, the Promised Land we must have is the Millennial Reign, in particular the Bride being circumcised of their flesh\u2014being born from above in incorruptible bodies.<\/p>\n

But keep in mind, when Yahshua came to this earth He set the kingdom up early\u2014before the time of the Millennial Reign.\u00a0 He in fact planted the fig tree, the kingdom, engaging the law of Leviticus 19:23-25.\u00a0 Again, this is quite obvious in that the fig tree was given three \u201cyears,\u201d or three thousand years, to produce fruit.\u00a0 And consequentially, the kingdom given early pushed their sabbath to an eighth day.\u00a0 But when Immanuel comes and labors on the seventh-day sabbath, He can indeed bring the Bride into this truly fulfilling sabbath rest.\u00a0 (Read The Waltz of Life<\/em><\/a>.)\u00a0 So do you see that when Yahshua came early He in fact began the Promised Land, the kingdom, early, and it has failed.\u00a0 This period was of course attested to by the wilderness journeys of the sons of Israel, determined upon them one and a half years after they came out of Egypt.<\/p>\n

Another matter brought up by a brother is that Luke 13:9 does not actually say \u201cand if it bears fruit next year, fine,\u201d as translated here in the New American Standard.\u00a0 More literally this verse actually states, \u201cand if it bears fruit thereafter,\u201d or even moreso, \u201cif it bears fruit into about to come.\u201d\u00a0 Though it does not specifically say \u201cnext year,\u201d even so the sequential implication certainly is that this would be the next year\u2014the first year in the expectation that the fruit would come after being fertilized in the fourth year.\u00a0 Thus we can conclude that the expectation of the fruit is in the fifth year.\u00a0 Also, the law of Leviticus 19:23-25 regarding planting a tree in the Promised Land supports this enumeration.\u00a0 Furthermore, as we have seen, the testimony of the first Remnant evidences this law and pattern as well.<\/p>\n

Finally, it is also quite revealing and confirming that the words translated \u201cforbidden\u201d in Leviticus 19:23 are actually \u201cforeskins\u201d and \u201cuncircumcised,\u201d thereby literally reading:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you enter the land and plant all kinds of trees for food, then you shall count their fruit as foreskins.\u00a0 Three years it shall be uncircumcised to you; it shall not be eaten.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What have we continually noted regarding Christianity?\u00a0 That like the wilderness journeys or like Ishmael or Goliath, it is an uncircumcised work.\u00a0 They remain in their flesh, and Yahweh does not take full responsibility for them.\u00a0 Thus we see further seamless evidence that we are accurate in our understanding of both of these passages.<\/p>\n

Oh the wonders of Yahweh\u2019s ways and His word which He has given the Bride to see by the Spirit of truth.\u00a0 Will write again soon, Yahweh willing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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