Parable of the Unfruitful fig tree

What is the main theme of the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree as discussed in the text?

• The importance of faith

• The consequences of sin and the need for repentance

• The value of hard work

• The significance of miracles

According to the text, what does the fig tree represent in the parable?

• The vineyard

• The individual Israelite

• The keeper

• The owner

Why does the owner of the vineyard want to cut down the fig tree?

• Because it is producing too much fruit

• Because it is taking up too much space

• Because it is barren and not producing fruit

• Because it is diseased

The keeper represents (a)   in the parable.

• The owner of the vineyard
• The fig tree
• Jesus as Intercessor
• The vineyard itself

What is the significance of the "certain man" who owned the vineyard in the parable?

• He represents the fig tree

• He represents the vineyard

• He represents God the Father

• He represents the keeper

How does the text describe the reaction of Israel to God's efforts to produce fruit in them?

• They fully embraced His teachings

• They showed signs of encouragement

• They rejected Him and showed disbelief

• They produced abundant fruit

Match the following statements with their corresponding meanings:

• The owner wants to remove the tree right away

• The delay of vengeance to give Israel an opportunity to repent

• The owner is happy with the tree as it is

• The owner's decision to cut down the tree immediately

• The owner is giving more time for repentance

• The owner's satisfaction with the tree's current state

• The owner does not care about the tree

• The owner's lack of interest in the tree

What does the keeper ask the owner to do for the barren tree?

• Cut it down immediately

• Replace it with a new tree

• Postpone judgment and give it another year

• Sell the tree to another vineyard

What is illustrated by the intercessory plea of the keeper?

• Jesus' reluctance to let Israel go

• The owner's impatience with the tree

• The keeper's desire to replace the tree

• The vineyard's need for new trees

What do the owner and the keeper of the vineyard agree on?

• To cut down the tree immediately

• To give the tree another year to produce fruit

• To sell the vineyard

• To replace the barren tree with a new one