1.27 The Parable of The Budding Fig Tree

In the Word with Bob Radford · Sep 27, 2026 · 19m

In The Parable of The Budding Fig Tree, Jesus chooses the Fig tree because it was well known by all in Israel in Jesus time. The Fig tree lost its leaves and was dormant through winter. In the spring leaves began to bud, followed by the appearance of figs increasing in number through summer and then followed by harvest. Jesus stressed the importance of learning from signs and changing events as the seasonal changes take place in the example of the Fig tree. Also being aware of signs appearing in greater number as summer comes. Also be watchful as Jesus' coming will be sudden but can be known…