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Jesus Curses the Fig Tree | Focused on Christ Ep. 141
In this episode of Focused on Christ, Pastors Mike and Nathan unpack one of the most misunderstood moments in Jesus’ ministry — when He cursed the fig tree. Was Jesus simply angry or hangry, or is there a much deeper message hidden in this symbolic act?
Join us as we:
🌿 Explore the Old Testament roots of the fig tree as a symbol for Israel.
🏛️ Connect the cursing of the fig tree to the cleansing of the temple.
🙏 Discover what Jesus teaches about true faith, prayer, and forgiveness.
🔥 Unpack the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13 and its picture of God’s patience, judgment, and redemption.
This episode reminds us that fruitfulness reveals true life in Christ — and that real faith produces both love for God and forgiveness toward others.
Article on the Synoptic Problem: https://drbarrick.org/?p=103
📖 Scripture References:
Mark 11:12–25
Matthew 21:18–22
Luke 13:6–9
John 15
🎧 Listen and grow as we fix our hearts and minds on Christ, seeing His glory even in the smallest details of Scripture.
🔗 Connect with us:
Website: https://focusedonchrist.com
Podcast: Focused on Christ – available on all major platforms
Church: Heritage Baptist Church
#Jesus #BibleStudy #FocusedOnChrist #FigTree #Faith #Discipleship #Gospel #ChristianPodcast #HeritageBaptistChurch #Mark11
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Jesus Curses the Fig Tree | Focused on Christ Ep. 141
In this episode of Focused on Christ, Pastors Mike and Nathan unpack one of the most misunderstood moments in Jesus’ ministry — when He cursed the fig tree. Was Jesus simply angry or hangry, or is there a much deeper message hidden in this symbolic act?
Join us as we:
🌿 Explore the Old Testament roots of the fig tree as a symbol for Israel.
🏛️ Connect the cursing of the fig tree to the cleansing of the temple.
🙏 Discover what Jesus teaches about true faith, prayer, and forgiveness.
🔥 Unpack the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13 and its picture of God’s patience, judgment, and redemption.
This episode reminds us that fruitfulness reveals true life in Christ — and that real faith produces both love for God and forgiveness toward others.
Article on the Synoptic Problem: https://drbarrick.org/?p=103
📖 Scripture References:
Mark 11:12–25
Matthew 21:18–22
Luke 13:6–9
John 15
🎧 Listen and grow as we fix our hearts and minds on Christ, seeing His glory even in the smallest details of Scripture.
🔗 Connect with us:
Website: https://focusedonchrist.com
Podcast: Focused on Christ – available on all major platforms
Church: Heritage Baptist Church
#Jesus #BibleStudy #FocusedOnChrist #FigTree #Faith #Discipleship #Gospel #ChristianPodcast #HeritageBaptistChurch #Mark11

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