526th Post Jesus SaidConcerning Parables Con't. - Parable of the Fig Tree 1st Post - Luke 13: 6 - 9.

Luke 13: 6 - 9; Parable of the Fig Tree, First post.
A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.  Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, "Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none.  Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?"  But he answered and said to him, "Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.  And if it bears fruit, well.  But if not, after that you can cut it down."
This was spoken by Jesus 1 - 1.1/2 years into His earthly Ministry.  Jesus told this parable while teaching in the northern part of Israel around the Sea of Galilee.  There were some in this crowd that told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.  The question was raised concerning sin and judgment, it is in this context that Jesus tells the Parable of the Fig Tree.  At the time of Jesus it was not unusual for an owner of a vineyard to plant a palm, or fig tree, in their vineyard.  A palm tree and fig tree were prized and would not be cut down even if they failed to bear fruit.  Will continue this next post.