The Budding Fig Tree: Difference between revisions

In the **sensus plenior**, the **fig tree** represents **the cross**. Jesus' action of cursing the tree points forward to His own **curse** on the cross, where He would be rejected, unfruitful, and cursed for humanity’s sin.

The **barrenness** of the fig tree mirrors **Christ's curse on the cross**. Just as the tree could bear no fruit, Jesus would appear unfruitful in the eyes of men, but His sacrifice would bear eternal fruit through His **death** and **resurrection**.

The declaration that the fig tree would never bear fruit again symbolizes the **end of Jesus' earthly teaching** ministry. His death marks the end of His physical presence and teaching on earth, though His **spiritual message** would continue through His resurrection and the Holy Spirit.

The curse on the fig tree also suggests that Jesus’ **death** would signify the **end of His physical ministry**, but through His resurrection, the **Gospel** would continue to spread and bear fruit.

In '''Matthew 21:19''', the **fig tree** symbolizes **the cross**, where Christ was cursed for the sins of humanity. The tree’s unfruitfulness reflects Christ’s rejection, but His death would ultimately bear the fruit of salvation, fulfilling God’s plan for redemption.