Mark 11:12
The next day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus was hungry.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 11:12?

2. What lesson does Mark 11:12 teach about faith and spiritual fruitfulness?

3. How can we apply the fig tree's lesson to our daily spiritual walk?

4. What Old Testament connections can be made with Mark 11:12's message?

5. How does Mark 11:12 challenge us to examine our spiritual productivity?

6. In what ways can we ensure our lives bear fruit for God's kingdom?

7. Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14?

8. What is the significance of the fig tree in Mark 11:12?

9. How does Mark 11:12 relate to faith and prayer?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 11?

11. What occurred on Holy Tuesday before Easter?

12. What is the significance of Holy Monday?

13. Mark 11:12–14, 20–21: Why would Jesus curse a fig tree for lacking fruit when it was not the season for figs?

14. Why does Jesus curse a fig tree for not bearing fruit out of season (Mark 11:12-14)? Isn’t that irrational behavior for God?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' experience of hunger in Mark 11:12 help us understand His humanity and relate to Him on a personal level?

2. In what ways can we identify and satisfy our spiritual hunger in our daily lives?

3. How does the location of Bethany play a role in Jesus' ministry, and what can we learn from its significance?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually hungry. What steps did you take to seek nourishment, and how did it impact your faith journey?

5. How can we prepare ourselves spiritually for the tasks and challenges God has set before us, drawing inspiration from Jesus' journey from Bethany to Jerusalem?1. What does Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem teach us about His view of kingship and authority?

2. How does the cursing of the fig tree relate to Jesus' message and ministry?

3. Why does Jesus react so strongly to the merchants and money changers in the temple? What does this teach us about His expectations for worship?

4. How does the lesson from the withered fig tree deepen your understanding of faith and prayer?

5. Why does Jesus refuse to directly answer the question about His authority?

6. How can we apply the lessons of faith and prayer from the withered fig tree to our own lives?

7. What does Jesus' cleansing of the temple tell us about the relationship between commerce and worship?

8. How do you see the authority of Jesus challenged in today's society? How can you defend it?

9. Can you identify any "barren fig trees" in your own life that need to be addressed?

10. How does Jesus' entry into Jerusalem inspire humility in your own life?

11. How can you keep your personal "temple" - your life, your heart - free from becoming a 'den of robbers'?

12. Why does Jesus emphasize forgiveness when teaching about prayer?

13. How does Jesus' approach to His own authority inspire you in your walk of faith?

14. What actions can you take in your life to reflect the lessons from the cleansing of the temple?

15. How can you grow your faith in God to move "mountains" in your life?

16. How do you feel when you see Jesus' righteous anger in the temple? How does this shape your understanding of God's character?

17. How can you use Jesus' teaching about faith and prayer in Mark 11 to improve your own prayer life?

18. How do you handle questions about your faith or the authority of Jesus?

19. Can you think of an instance in your life when you could have benefited from the kind of faith that Jesus describes in verses 22-24?

20. What aspects of your life might Jesus want to 'cleanse' as He did the temple, and how can you cooperate with Him in that process?

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