Teaching Our Kids the Bible

Story 27, Side B (Mark 11)

What is the deal with the fig tree?

• What is the temple intended for? 
• Put into your own words how the leaders are using the temple to hide?
• Do you know anyone who hides their evil behind God’s words or God’s house?
• What is the deal with the fig tree? Who does the fig tree represent? 
• How is this passage a comfort for you when you feel under the thumb of an abusive system or authority?