Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Mark 11:12-14, 20-21, “The next day they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Then he said to the tree, ‘May no one ever eat fruit from you again.’ And the disciples heard him say it. (20) In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!’” This is such a bizarre incident, isn’t it? It feels so petty and unjust - so out of line with the character of Jesus. Why in the world would he do such a thing? Join us Sunday to discover why Jesus performed this one and only miracle of destruction.