LUKE 23:31

 "For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" - Luke 23:31

When a tree is green, it is full of life.  When it dries it is dead.  So, are You saying that this was the time in history when the Holy Spirit was most alive?  That can't be true; because, later (or earlier, I can't remember) You talk about how the Holy Spirit will come after You leave.

Or, are You just talking about Yourself?  You are alive, the Son of God, among the people, and this is what they chose to do.  If they can shout, "Crucify Him!" at You, what in the world are they going to do when God incarnate is gone?  It is almost like substitute teacher syndrome?  The real teacher is gone so now we can really act up.  That's also weird; because, you weren't like an authoritarian ruler - looking down on people and threatening punishment on anyone who did not love their neighbor.  

So, what was the meaning?  You are talking about how bad times are going to get.  You tell the ladies to mourn for themselves and their children.  But, isn't crucifying God on earth the worst it could get?  

Well, I guess a tree that dries up, gets cut down.  So, is this a reference to how they are going to persecute Your followers?  That seems more likely.