Troy Christian Church

07/06/2008
Dave Burtis
Cursing and Cleaning
Mark 11:12-26

I. The Cursing of the Fig Tree - vs 12-14
- If you look like a Christian, you must be producing fruit!
- John 15:1-8 Vine and Branches


II. The Cleansing of the Temple - vs 15-19
- Man, left to themselves, will always corrupt
- Jesus was shutting down (completing) the current Jewish religious system as four days later He would become the ultimate final sacrifice Himself.
- Forgiving others is key



III. The Challenging Teaching - vs 20-26