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Lesson 18 · October 31, 1891

Feeling and Faith.—Mark 11:1-26

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Parallels: ; ; John 11:55-59; 12:12-19.

Fulfillment of Prophecy

  1. 1.What was the occasion of Jesus and his disciples going to Jerusalem at this time? . See note 1.
  2. 2.What preparations did Jesus make to enter Jerusalem? .
  3. 3.How did the people receive him? ; . See note 2.
  4. 4.In their jealousy what did some of the Pharisees say to Jesus? ; .
  5. 5.What reply did Jesus make? .
  6. 6.Why was it necessary that they should do this? .
  7. 7.What prophet had predicted this? .
  8. 8.Did the great majority of those who took part in this demonstration probably believe in Jesus? . See note 3.
  9. 9.When Jesus reached Jerusalem, what did he do? .

Cleansing the Temple

  1. 10.What did he do in the temple on the morrow? .
  2. 11.How did the scribes and chief priests regard this? .

The Barren Fig Tree

  1. 12.What incident occurred as Jesus came into the city? .
  2. 13.What was the effect of Christ's curse upon the tree? .
  3. 14.What did this fig tree represent? See note 4.
  4. 15.What is said of those whose works deny their profession? . See note 4.

Genuine Faith

  1. 16.What lesson did Jesus draw from this for his disciples? .
  2. 17.What did he say of the power and nature of faith? .
  3. 18.To what did he especially apply this faith? .
  4. 19.What would effectually hinder the forgiveness of God? .
  5. 20.What is the most blessed manifestation of faith we could desire? ; . The faith to live the life of the godly and endure all things, even to the end.

Notes

Notes on the Lesson.

1. Question 1.—Intervening between this and the last lesson are the events and teaching of and . The parable of the pounds was given to correct the erroneous ideas in regard to the kingdom of Christ. Certainly the disciples could not say our Lord had deceived them.

2. Question 3.—They looked not only for the kingdom of God to appear, but they recognized Christ as the King. There seemed also to be a general recognition of his earthly ancestry. See .

3. Question 8.—The testimony of the people did not seem to be the strong conviction of faith; rather, it was pressed upon them by coming under the influence of the Spirit of God, just as Saul prophesied. See . Abiding faith dwells only in regenerated, sanctified hearts.

4. Question 15.—The barren fig tree was a fit representative of the Jewish nation and temple worship. Their gorgeous temple, elaborate ritual, and high profession, fitly accorded with the leaves of the fig tree, which do not appear till after the figs. That tree said by its leaves, "You will find fruit here." The Jews said to all surrounding them, "We are the people of God. Here you will find true worship." Jesus came to his vineyard but found no fruit (), and his curse rested upon the cumberer of the ground. He came to his own, and his own received him not. ; .

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 21:1-22 · Luke 19:28-40 · John 11:55 · Mark 11:1-7 · Mark 11:8-10 · John 12:15 · John 12:19 · Luke 19:39 · Luke 19:40 · Luke 24:44 · Zechariah 9:9 · John 12:37-40 · Mark 11:11 · Mark 11:15-17 · Mark 11:18 · Mark 11:12-14 · Mark 11:20 · Mark 11:21 · Titus 1:16 · Mark 11:22 · Mark 11:23 · Mark 11:24 · Mark 11:25 · Mark 11:26 · Colossians 1:10 · Colossians 1:11 · Hebrews 11:36-38 · Luke 19:1-27 · John 12:1-11 · Matthew 9:27 · Matthew 20:30 · Matthew 15:22 · 1 Samuel 19:19-24 · Luke 13:6-9 · John 1:11 · Luke 19:14

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