Curse of the Fig Tree

Pastor Matt Harder
Matthew 21:18-22
April 28, 2019

Jesus came to Jerusalem to assume rightful place as King. Israel did not recognize their King

  • The fig tree in leaf promised fruit but produced none
  • The fig tree represents fruitfulness
  • The fig tree is the very symbol of peace and properity but the cursing of it is representative of God’s divine judgement

Symbolically, the fruitless fig tree represented the spiritual deadness of Israel

  • Profession of faith without spiritual fruit is worthless

The principle being taught by the withered fig tree was that religious profession without spiritual reality is an abomination to God and it is cursed

Jesus uses the fig tree to show His disciples what the fruit of faith looks like in prayer

  • With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible