Fruit (Mark 11:12-25)

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Fruit                                                                                                                                                            
Mark 11:12-25

I. Intro                                                                                                                                                    
Big Idea: Jesus wants us to bear good fruit in every season. Romans 12:2; James 1:17

II. Nothing but Leaves                                                                                                                                               
A. Jesus was fully God and fully man. Mark 11:12  
B. Jesus expects us to be fruitful. Mark 11:13-14; John 15:5

III. Overturned                                                                                                                                              
A. Jesus doesn’t compromise on God’s purposes. Mark 11:15-16; John 2:19;                         
1 Corinthians 3:16
B. We were made to pray. Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11; Mark 11:17

IV. Cursed                                                                                                                                                
A. We fear giving up control. Mark 11:18
B. Jesus keeps His word. Mark 11:20-21  

V. Have Faith                                                                                                                                                 
A. God’s grace can do the impossible. Mark 11:22-24
B. Forgiveness is the ultimate evidence of faith. Mark 11:25

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of your favorite fruits or vegetables?
• Why do you think Mark include this passage at this point in his gospel?
• How can church become a place that distracts people from God?
• How can our prayers help others to worship Christ?
• What’s something that once seemed impossible that God has made possible in your life?
• Why does Jesus insist that forgiving others accompany salvation?
• What’s a prayer request you have that only God can make possible? Pray for one another.