Lesson 2460

(Lesson 2460)(09-11-18) Mark 11:11-14
    “And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.”

   In today’s lesson, Jesus condemned a fig tree because it bore no fruit. That same rule applies to those who profess to be followers of Jesus, yet bear no evidence (fruit) of their committment.
    The lesson is simple, if you profess to believe that Jesus is the only begotten Son of God, and accept the awesome gifts that come with it, you are bound to do things that demonstrate to others that you are indeed, one of His.~