Main Idea: Jesus has the authority to grant full and total access to the Father to all who recognize his messianic authority.

The Messiah’s Authority to Abolish and Replace Temple Worship - Mark 11:15–19

• Jesus curses a fig tree, setting up a visual display of his messianic authority
  • Mark 11:12–14
  • Luke 13:6–9
• Jesus physically confronts those who prevent temple access and pervert temple worship for personal gain
  • Mark 11:15–18
  • Isaiah 56:7
  • Jeremiah 7:11
• Jesus departs from the temple having parted ways with temple worship
  • Mark 11:19
  • Mark 11:11
  • Mark 13:1, 2
• Jesus returns to the fig tree to illustrate that he, not the temple, should be the object of the disciples’ faith
  • Mark 11:20–25
  • John 2:18–22

The Unwillingness of Some to Recognize the Messiah’s Authority - Mark 11:27–33

• The ruling, religious elite question Jesus’ authority
  • Mark 11:27, 28
• The ruling, religious elite are unwilling to consider Jesus’ authority
  • Mark 11:29–33
  • Mark 1:9–11

So What?

• Have I placed my faith in Jesus’ authority to offer forgiveness through his once and for all sacrifice?
  • Hebrews 9:1–14, 24