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Article: Reflections On A Difficult Gospel Passage: Cursing Of The Fig Tree

Reflections On A Difficult Gospel Passage: Cursing Of The Fig Tree

The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Then he said to the tree, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." And his disciples heard him say it. Mark 11:12-14

It is difficult to accept the seemingly out of character behavior exhibited by Jesus on this occasion when He performed a destructive act as opposed to a constructive one. Of course, Jesus had the perfect right and freedom to make what use he chose of the creations of His own power to teach His lessons. But it is because I believe Mark intentionally let it be known that it was not the season for figs that I am inclined to think...

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