Blaine Rogers @Mark 11:12-14; 20-21 Day 2 A fig tree in full leaf in April should have been covered with early fruit. Since this tree had no early fruit, it was a sign that there would be no sweet fruit when the time for harvest arrived. This tree had nothing to offer and it was therefore useless! This tree was fit for nothing but to be cut down and fed to the fire. When we consider this text, we must take it in its context. In verses 1-11, Jesus had just presented Himself to Israel as her King. He had publicly declared His identity and Israel would ultimately reject their King. Israel was just like this fruitless fig tree. They had all the signs of spiritual life, but they had no fruit. They were keeping the letter of the Law. They were carrying out the Temple ceremonies. They were observing the ancient feasts and the sacrifices. They were religious in every detail, but they had no spiritual fruit. What fruit are you currently presenting to the Lord for His use? What signs do you have that represent you are experiencing His life?