In parables, Jesus is constantly trying to demonstrate the differences between true faith of grace versus false faith and religion. The tree is Israel, the fig leaves is religion that has no fruits. The Pharisees are religion with false fruits, constant with their rejection of Jesus. Regarding verse 43, many theologians believe the kingdom of God taken from Israel and given to a nation bringing forth fruit is America. As for verse 21 again, Jesus is denouncing religion encouraging his disciples and other believers that with true faith that Jesus has brought with him. That even when believers are up against false beliefs (religion), believers with biblical truth will be able to overcome obstacles (mountains) to do the work (missionary) of true believers, which is soul winning 1 Thessalonians 2:19.
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