The Lesson of the Fig Tree

Mark 13

²⁸ "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. ²⁹ So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, _e at the very gates. ³⁰ _f Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. ³¹ _g Heaven and earth will pass away, but _h my words will not pass away.

1. Cross References
   James 5:9
   Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
   Revelation 3:20
   Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
   
2. Cross References
   Mark 9:1
   And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 102:26
   They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away.
   Isaiah 51:6
   Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed.
   2 Peter 3:10
   But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.
   Matthew 5:18
   For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
   Hebrews 12:27
   This phrase, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of things that are shaken - that is, things that have been made - in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
   
4. Cross References
   Psalms 119:89
   Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
   Isaiah 40:8
   The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
   1 Peter 1:23
   Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God.
   1 Peter 1:25
   But the word of the Lord remains forever." And this word is the good news that was preached to you.