Thank you. I’ve often wondered about the meaning of this passage as it was not yet the season for figs, so why would Jesus be upset. Was it to demonstrate the power of His words? Apparently this took place when he was on his way from Bethany to the Temple to deal with the corruption, turn over the money changers, and take back God’s authority. The following day on the return, they passed by the same fig tree. Peter pointed out to Jesus that his prophecy had come true. Shriveled down to its roots, that poor fig tree had no chance for future generations. Some have said Jesus was upset because the fruitless fig tree was a reflection of the Temple not fulfilling its mandate. If they had been following God’s Word, there would have been spiritual fruit for all of God’s children.

Mark 11:22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus said.

Mark 11:23 “For verily I say unto you, That whatsoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed…and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”