Week 26 - The Gospel of Mark

This week David and Sophie discuss Mark’s fig-tree and Temple “sandwich,” diving into how the withered fig tree illuminates Jesus’ prophetic action in the Temple and reveals a deeper question about spiritual fruitfulness. They unpack Jesus’ surprising shift into teaching about prayer, wrestling with what it means to “believe you have received” and why this passage often feels challenging or confusing. Their conversation moves between symbolic meaning and everyday experience, exploring how these texts invite us into a more trusting, open-hearted approach to prayer.