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Palm branches wave, tables turn, and a single question silences the smartest critics—Mark 11 is a masterclass in what real worship looks like when the King arrives. We open with Jesus riding a colt into Jerusalem, not for spectacle but to fulfill Zechariah’s promise and redefine power with humility. The crowd cries “Hosanna,” yet the moment hints at a deeper tension: expectations for a political savior collide with the mission of a suffering King.

From there, we trace Mark’s “fig tree sandwich.” Jesus curses a leafy tree without fruit, then steps into the temple to clear out money changers who have crowded the court of the Gentiles. By the time the disciples see the tree withered, the meaning is unmistakable: activity without devotion is spiritual barrenness. We talk about how the temple’s season is closing because its purpose is complete in Jesus—our priest, our sacrifice, and our true temple—so that all nations can find a house of prayer in Him.

We also wrestle with Jesus’ words on faith and forgiveness. What does it mean to move a mountain—miracle or metaphor? We explore both angles and land on the heart of His teaching: trust God for the impossible and forgive as you pray. Unforgiveness is a mountain within; faith removes what pride cements. Along the way, we reflect on the crowd’s shift from “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him” and the leaders’ fear of people that kept them from truth. The takeaway is practical and pressing: seek the presence of God over performance, choose integrity over approval, and practice forgiveness that frees your prayers to flow.

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