We begin this episode in Mark 11, and we hear Jesus use prophetic symbolism when he comes across a fig tree on the road. The fig tree was one of the major symbols of Israel, so the fact that this fig tree had leaves with no figs indicates something was wrong, since figs and their leaves always come out at the same time. The Messiah is looking for fruit on His tree. Does the religious structure have leaves and fruit? In other words, are people being made godly in their character? Do people love God? Do they care about the lost?
As we look at this section of Scripture and then at Luke 20 with Jesus' response in the temple, which was intended as a place of evangelism for other people groups, we see a righteous and indignant Lord judging His people as he drives the animals and merchants out of this area.
What's going on here? Listen to this episode to find out!
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