1. What is the meaning of Mark 11:17?

2. How can we ensure our church is a "house of prayer for all nations"?

3. What actions might defile a place meant for worship, according to Mark 11:17?

4. How does Mark 11:17 connect with Isaiah 56:7 about God's house?

5. In what ways can we prioritize prayer in our personal spiritual lives?

6. How can we address and prevent commercialization within our church community?

7. What does Mark 11:17 reveal about Jesus' view on the purpose of the temple?

8. How does Mark 11:17 challenge the commercialization of religious spaces today?

9. Why does Jesus refer to the temple as a "den of robbers" in Mark 11:17?

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

11. What defines a house of prayer?

12. Is it a house of prayer or a den of thieves?

13. What is the purpose of the Court of the Gentiles?

14. What defines a house of prayer?1. How does Jesus' cleansing of the temple challenge our understanding of the purpose of worship spaces today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our places of worship remain inclusive and welcoming to all people, as intended by God?

3. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced exploitation within a religious context. How can Jesus' actions in this passage guide your response?

4. How can we apply the concept of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit to our daily lives and spiritual practices?

5. What steps can we take to cultivate a heart of genuine worship, free from distractions and ulterior motives, in our personal and communal worship experiences?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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