Message: “Jesus’ Trials Before the Jews” from Gregg Bing

Following Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, presenting Himself to Israel as their Messiah, Jesus retired to Bethany for the night. The next day, Jesus performed two actions which pointed to the fact that the Jews, who seemed to have welcomed Him as Messiah, were actually poised to reject and crucify Him a few days later: 1) He cursed a fig tree which had leaves but no fruit, and 2) He cleansed the temple, driving the merchants and moneychangers out for turning His Father's house of prayer into a den of thieves. In this lesson, we discuss the meaning of these two actions by our Savior.

Scripture References: Luke 19:41-44, Mark 11:11-20

Related Topics: Fig Tree, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, Jewish Rulers, Jews, Messiah, Passion Week, Temple, Topical Study, Triumphal Entry | More Messages from Gregg Bing | Download Audio

From Series: "The Passion Week"

In this series of studies, we examine the passion week, the final week of our Lord's life here on this earth that was marked by sufferings and culminated with His death on the cross for our sins. We conclude with a look at our Savior's glorious resurrection after three days in the grave.