Parker Road Bible Church

Jesus cleansed the temple of corruption. He cursed a fig tree and it withered immediately. The tree looked great from afar, but it had no fruit, so Jesus caused it to die. Jesus was sending a message. The religious leaders of Israel went to great lengths to look good, but their actions denied the fact that God had any place in their hearts. Jesus said real faith in Him can accomplish mighty things. Now Jesus is teaching in the freshly cleansed temple courts. The emboldened religious leaders think He has no right to do what He is doing, and approach Him to trap Him. His response exposes their sinfulness, and the truth that the worst of worst can receive grace, forgiveness, and new life when they trust in Him. What do we learn about Christ’s authority form this passage?