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The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 21: Withering of the Barren Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24
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Background to the Miracle Jesus had just completed His royal entrance into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10)
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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
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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)
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Aerial Photo of Bethany
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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