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1 The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 21: Withering of the Barren Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24

2 Background to the Miracle Jesus had just completed His royal entrance into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10)

3 Background to the Miracle During this time, the doom of Israel and the future destruction of Jerusalem were on the Lord’s mind (Luke 19:41-44; Matt. 23:37-39) Jerusalem viewed from the Mount of Olives, coming from Bethany

4 The hour was late, so after looking at everything in the Temple, Jesus and the twelve returned to Bethany for the night (Mark 11:11)

5 Aerial Photo of Bethany

6 Background Notes on Fig Trees  Fig trees are members of the genus Ficus.  Scientists believe that the Common Fig was one of the earliest crops cultivated by humans. (Genesis 3:7; Numbers 13:23) Fig “fossils” have been found at Gilgal.  There are many Bible references to figs.  Sitting under ones fig tree symbolized being blessed by God and at peace. (1 Kings 4:25; Micah 4:4)

7 Withering of the Barren Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24  Coming out of Bethany the next day Jesus was hungry (Mark 11:12)  Seeing from afar a fig tree with leaves, Jesus went to see if the tree had some fruit. (Mark 11:13)  Finding none, Jesus cursed the tree saying, "Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.” (Mark 11:14) The disciples heard Jesus curse the tree  Immediately it withered away. (Matthew 21:19)  Jesus went into the temple and cleansed it (Mark 11:15-18)

8 Withering of the Barren Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24  When evening had come, He went out of the city. (Mark 11:20)  In the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. (Mark 11:21)  Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away” (Mark 11:22)  Jesus encouraged Peter to “have faith in God” (Mark 11:23)

9 Lessons from the Barren Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24  Faith gives power to remove mountains (Matthew 21:21)  Prayer is empowered by faith (Mark 11:24- 26; James 1:5-8; 1 John 5:14-15)  The nation of Israel was doomed to destruction because it had not born fruit (Luke 19:41-44; Matthew 23:37-39) Disciples who do not bear fruit are also doomed to destruction. (John 15:1-8) The parable of the fig tree teaches this same lesson (Luke 13:6-9)


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