The Parable of the Fig Tree

Luke 13:6-9

6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For three years now I've been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?'

8 "'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.'"
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1. What does the parable of the fig tree symbolize?
2. Why did Jesus tell the Galileans this parable? (Read it in context)
3. What does this parable mean to us today?
4. How can we ensure that we are also bearing fruit? (remeber your gifts and talents from last week... you know, the ding dings!!! lol)