Why would Jesus curse a fig tree that is out of season? Why lash out over something like this?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie continue through their Strange Scriptures series and talk through Matthew 21 and the cursing of the fig tree. We dive into the context of Passover around this passage and what Jesus' greater point was in why He cursed a fig tree that had leaves, but no fruit to bear. Our hope is that as you listen, you'd be able to apply some of the principles that Jesus was in your own life and reflect on whether or not you are bearing fruit!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 21:18-21; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; Jer. 29:17; Mic. 7:1-2; Jer. 8:13; Isa. 5:1-7; Matt. 17:9-10; Luke 17:6; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 13:6-9; Luke 3:7-9; Matt. 7:19-20; John 15:4-6; Gal. 5:22-23; Mark 13:28-33; Luke 12:40; 2 Tim. 4:1-2.

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