Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
The Folly of the Fruitless
Mark 11:12-21
Pastor Jason Carlson
Matthew 23:27-28
Mark 10:33-34, 45
Mark 11:12-21
Jesus reveals the folly of the fruitless in:
1. A warning (v. 12-14)
“a gross injustice on a tree which was guilty of no wrong and had but performed its natural function.” – Klausner
“It’s a tale of miraculous power wasted in the service of ill-temper…” - Manson
“displays Jesus as a man who expressed vindictive fury...” - Russel
Jeremiah 8:13
Season = Kairos (appointed time, period of opportunity, divinely ordained time)
Micah 6:8
2. A whooping (v. 15-19)
2 Chronicles 7:1-3
2 Chronicles 7:19-22
Matthew 11:29
Revelation 6:15-16
Isaiah 56:6-8
Jeremiah 7:8-11
James 4:8-10
The Revolution of Jesus:
Jesus is our temple (John 2:18-22)
Jesus is our sacrifice (Hebrews 10:11-12)
Jesus is our High Priest (Hebrews 10:19-22)
3. A withering (v. 20-21)
Acts 17:30-31
Revelation 20:12-15
Romans 3:10
Romans 3:23
Isaiah 64:6a
Revelation 20:15
Mark 1:14-15
Romans 6:23
Romans 10:9-11
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. In what ways does the illustration of the fig tree challenge you to examine your life?
2. Are you prepared to stand before God on judgment day? What hope does scripture give us?
Questions for discussion:
1. Why should followers of Jesus be concerned with the idea of spiritual hypocrisy?
2. In what ways had the Jewish temple become a symbol of their hypocrisy? How did Jesus‘ actions in the temple demonstrate the spiritual revolution he brought to the world?
3. How should the reality of a coming day of judgment impact our lives as Jesus people?
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