1. What is the meaning of Mark 11:18?

2. How does Mark 11:18 illustrate the religious leaders' fear of Jesus' authority?

3. What can we learn about opposition to truth from Mark 11:18?

4. How does Mark 11:18 connect with Jesus' cleansing of the temple?

5. How should we respond to opposition when following Jesus' teachings?

6. What does Mark 11:18 teach about the consequences of rejecting Jesus' message?

7. Why did the chief priests and scribes seek to kill Jesus in Mark 11:18?

8. How does Mark 11:18 reflect the conflict between Jesus and religious authorities?

9. What does Mark 11:18 reveal about the religious leaders' fear of Jesus?

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

11. Why do different Gospels have different reasons for why Jesus was arrested?

12. What occurred on Holy Tuesday before Easter?

13. Mark 11:27-33: Why is there no clear record outside the Gospels confirming Jesus' authority if it was truly divinely established?

14. What was the purpose of the Sanhedrin?1. How do the reactions of the chief priests and scribes to Jesus' teachings reflect the challenges of accepting new truths? Can you identify similar challenges in your own life?

2. In what ways does the crowd's astonishment at Jesus' teachings inspire you to approach Scripture with a fresh perspective?

3. How can we apply the lesson of Jesus' confrontation with the religious leaders to modern-day situations where truth and righteousness are opposed?

4. What steps can we take to ensure that our places of worship remain pure and reverent, reflecting the holiness of God?

5. Reflect on a time when following Christ required you to face opposition or make a sacrifice. How did that experience strengthen your faith?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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