Why Did Christ Curse the Fig Tree?

Given on Apr 21, 2014 by Steven Shafer Listen

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As recorded in Matthew 21:19 and Mark 11:14, why did Christ curse the fig tree for not having any figs when "it was not the season for figs"? (Mark 11:13) What lesson can we learn from this incident?

Steven Shafer

Elder, United Church of God

Steve Shafer was born and raised in Seattle. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1959 and later graduated from Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas in 1967, receiving a degree in Theology. He has been an ordained Elder of the Church of God for 34 years and has pastored congregations in Michigan and Washington State. He and his wife Evelyn have been married for over 48 years and have three children and ten grandchildren.