mark 11:12-14?

Question

in this passage it states the jesus curses a fig tree simply because it was out of season and had no figs on it

what does this passage mean exacttly aside from jesus having anger managment problems??

Answer 1

The incident was a practical example judgment. The fig tree was representing Israel. A tree full of leaves normally would have fruit, (Israel in their splendor should be producing fruit) but this one was cursed because it had none. The fact that the cleansing of the temple is sandwiched between to two parts of the account of the fig tree may underscore the theme of judgment.

Answer 2

“THERE is no trusting appearances,” said Irish dramatist Richard Sheridan. This is true of trees as well as people.

One day in late March in the year 33 C.E., Jesus Christ saw a fig tree as he and his disciples were walking from Bethany to Jerusalem. The tree was in full leaf, but closer inspection revealed that it had no fruit whatsoever. Jesus therefore said to it: “Let no one eat fruit from you anymore forever.”—Mark 11:12-14.

Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? (Mark 11:13) Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.

Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God. . . . All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:22-24) In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.

Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. (Luke 13:6-9) By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation—like the fig tree—superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah.—Luke 3:8, 9.

Answer 3

If He wanted a fig from that tree it was probably a steryle tree on season, and so those who don't follow the teachings of God will someday taken as the fig tree that was steryle and useless.

Answer 4

It means he was hungry. Haven't you ever cursed a drivethru when their credit card machines were down and you didn't have any cash? This proves that Jesus was 100% man.... There's nothing wrong with him being 100% God too.

Answer 5

Edge is right. Jesus never missed an opportunity to give an object lesson.

Answer 6

have you read the entire parable? talking about those that claim to be christians, yet dont produce Godlyness,, or 'fruit"....


thats not anger.....

God will judge the world in righteousness and after each dies they will stand before God and be judged according to his word and the commands of God.....better get covered under the cleansing and forgiving blood that jesus christ shed for 'those who will only believe"

Answer 7

It is actually a symbol for Israel. They were not bearing fruit and not doing what they should. So they were cursed and the salvation went to the gentiles.

Answer 8

Edge nailed it. He gets my vote.

Answer 9

I don't really know....

but, hey! your <3 looks like a scrotum.