Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?

Given on Apr 11, 2020 by Gary Smith Listen

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In this sermon Mr. Smith asks why did Jesus curse the fig tree as recorded in Matthew 21 and Mark 11. The accounts say he cursed the tree when he found nothing growing on it but leaves. But Mark's account says that it was not the time of year for figs to be on the tree. So again why did he curse the tree and what spiritual lessons are we to learn from this account?

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.