What did Les say about the fig tree parable in Matthew 24?

The fig tree parable in Matthew 24 is a prophetic picture: when the branch is tender and puts forth leaves, summer is near. So likewise, when all these things are seen, Christ's return is near, even at the door. Verse 34's 'this generation' does not mean a mere 40, 50, or 60 years.

Les teaches that in Matthew 24:32 Jesus gives a graphic statement, saying, 'Learn a parable of the fig tree. When this branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, you know that summer is nigh.' Les explains this is a prophetic picture. So likewise, when you see all these things, you know the return of Christ is near, even at the door. Then in verse 34, Jesus says, 'Verily I say unto you, this generation,' which Les clarifies does not mean a generation in time, like 40, 50, or 60 years. Les also connects this to Israel's prophetic centrality, noting that everything prophetically to happen on the planet is centered in that little nation of Israel, and Satan is trying to disrupt God's program by getting rid of the Jew.

Matthew 24:32

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

What does the parable of the fig tree teach about the timing of Christ's return?

The fig tree symbolizes Israel. When its branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, summer is near; likewise, when all these things come to pass, God's summer is near and Christ's return is at hand, even at the doors. The generation—meaning the nation Israel—will not pass until all is fulfilled.