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In '''Matthew 24:32''', Jesus says: | |||
> "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near." ({{bgw|Matthew 24:32}}) | |||
== Sensus Plenior Interpretation == | |||
=== 1. The Cross as a "Lie" === | |||
The **cross** appears as a **"lie"** because, in the world’s view, it depicts the **innocent Christ** as guilty. To the world, Jesus was condemned unjustly and falsely accused. His **innocence** stands in stark contrast to the accusation of guilt, and this paradox forms a **riddle** of God's salvation plan. | |||
However, the apparent **"lie"** of the cross is the very **truth** that will be revealed. Christ’s crucifixion, while seeming like a failure and injustice, is the moment when **God's plan of salvation** is being fulfilled through the **death of the innocent Son of God** on behalf of the guilty world. | |||
tree = cross | === 2. The Fig Tree as the Cross === | ||
In the **sensus plenior**, the '''fig tree''' represents the **cross**. The tender twigs of the fig tree, which signify the arrival of summer, point to the moment when Christ’s death on the cross, which seemed like a **lie** in human eyes, will give way to the revelation of the **truth** in His resurrection. The cross, though it appeared as an accusation of guilt, is the means by which Christ takes on the sin of the world, proving that the **truth** was hidden in the **"lie"**. | |||
=== 3. Twigs and Branches as Descendants of Israel === | |||
The '''twigs and branches''' of the fig tree represent the **descendants of Israel**, who, like the world, misunderstood the **truth** of Christ's **innocence** on the cross. The tender twigs point to the moment when Israel will recognize the **truth** hidden in the cross and acknowledge Christ as their **Savior**. | |||
=== 4. Summer as Death and Resurrection === | |||
'''Summer''' in this context represents the **death** and **resurrection** of Christ. The cross, which seemed like a **lie** (a **guilty** man being executed), would ultimately bring about the **harvest** of souls—believers who recognize the **truth** of Christ’s sacrifice. | |||
== Summary == | |||
* The **cross** appears as a **"lie"** to the world, portraying the **innocent** Christ as **guilty**. | |||
* The **fig tree** symbolizes the cross, and the tender twigs represent the moment of the **revelation of truth**. | |||
* The **"lie"** of Christ’s death is actually the **truth** of God’s salvation plan, revealed through His resurrection. | |||
* The **twigs and branches** represent Israel’s recognition of the **truth** of Christ’s death and resurrection. | |||
* **Summer** signifies the **death** and **resurrection** of Christ, which brings about the harvest of souls. | |||
Thus, '''Matthew 24:32''' teaches that what appears as a **lie** in the world—Christ’s innocent death on the cross—actually reveals the **truth** of God’s redemptive plan, a truth that will ultimately bring about the harvest of salvation for many. | |||
