Jesus and the Bills Mafia | The Gospel of Mark: The King’s Narrow Path | Week 36

Historical context | Biblical context | Literary context.  1. The Fig Tree #1.   Big Idea: The true test of discipleship is not looking good on the outside; it’s bearing spiritual fruit.  2. The Temple.   Commerce in the court of the gentiles.  - temple tax.  - animal offerings  - money changers.  3. The Fig Tree #2.   Three Lessons from Jesus’ Bills Mafia Moment 1. Sometimes it’s OK to get angry.  Unrighteous anger vs. Righteous anger.  Does this grieve the heart of God or is this mostly about me?  2. God expects his people to bear fruit.   What is the fruit?  Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-8.  love | self-control| joy | peace | patience | kindness | goodness |faithfulness |  gentleness | virtue | knowledge | steadfastness | godliness | brotherly affection 3. The presence of God resides in a person not a place. (:22-25).   Next Step: Prayer of Confession and Repentance. For more series resources visit www.whoisgrace.com/mark