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Today’s Reading: Mark 11.
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Jesus sends two of the disciples to retrieve a colt for him to ride into Jerusalem, correctly describing what they would see. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He is praised and makes the Jews’ anger final. A withered fig tree shows the effectiveness of prayer. Jesus cleanses the temple for a second time which causes His authority to be challenged, but Jesus stops them cold yet again.

v1-11 Jesus’ triumphal entry Matthew 21:1-11

v12-14, 19-25 Fig tree Matthew 21:12-17

v15-18 The temple cleansed Matthew 21:18-22

v27-33 By What Authority? Matthew 21:23-27

Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. What proves that Jesus didn’t set up the events of the colt beforehand?
2. Why did Jesus cause the fig tree to whither? Is it contrary to the message Jesus came to earth to give?
3. Can you explain the question Jesus asked about John’s baptism?

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