Sermon: Mark 11 - Jesus Comes in the Name of the Lord
Jesus makes his first public proclamation as Messiah during the final week before his crucifixion, marked by seemingly strange actions including cursing a fig tree, cleansing the temple with apparent
Jesus makes his first public proclamation as Messiah during the final week before his crucifixion, marked by seemingly strange actions including cursing a fig tree, cleansing the temple with apparent violence, and making bold promises about prayer. Mark 11 chronicles three pivotal days, beginning with Jesus's royal entry into Jerusalem on a colt, fulfilling messianic prophecy after three years of relatively quiet ministry. The chapter reveals how these seemingly disconnected events actually work together to demonstrate Jesus's identity and mission as the promised King.