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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:11-25

The barren fig tree. How changed is the scene! The great King entered into the royal city, and the great High Priest into the holy temple. Then—O significant words!—"he looked round about upon all things." Alas, what scenes caught those calm eyes! in the eventide he left Jerusalem, accompanied only by the twelve. On the morrow,, returning again to Jerusalem from Bethany, where he had spent the night, "he hungered." A mere touch of the pen discloses a link of connection between him and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:12-25

The fruit of the fruitless fig tree. This action of our Lord Jesus is one of the very few he is recorded to have performed to which exception has been taken. It has been objected that the "cursing" of the fig tree was a vindictive act, and unlike and unworthy of the gracious and beneficent Redeemer. In answer to this objection, a distinction must be drawn between a vindictive and a judicial proceeding; the latter having no element of personal irritation or ill feeling. It must not be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:12-26

Parallel passages: Matthew 21:12-22 ; Luke 19:45-48 .— The blighting of the barren fig tree. I. SYMBOLISM . 1 . Miracles of mercy. Mercy has been called God's darling attribute; judgment is his strange work. The only-begotten Son, who has declared the Father unto us, has manifested the selfsame character. His miracles are miracles of mercy—all save two. Of these two, one was permissive and punitive, when our Lord allowed the devils to enter into the swine of the Gadarenes;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-26

The witthered tree. I. DESTRUCTION MAY SERVE THE PURPOSES OF LIFE . Here the fig tree is destroyed for the sake of a lesson to the spirit. Much lower life is destroyed from day to day that the higher may be preserved. II. THE INCIDENT ILLUSTRATES THE RESERVE OF CHRIST 'S MIRACULOUS POWER . He could destroy; that was evident. But he came not to destroy, but to save. And while he lavished his power upon the sick and suffering, to heal, cheer, and deliver,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:25

And wheresoever ye stand praying ( στήκητε προσευχόμενοι ) . The ordinary attitude of Eastern nations in prayer is here indicated, namely, "standing," with the head, doubtless, bowed in reverence. The promise of this text is that requests offered in prayer by a faithful heart will be granted—granted as God knows best. The connection of these verses with the former is close. One great hindrance to the faith without which there can be no spiritual power, is the presence of angry and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:26

There appears to be sufficient evidence to justify the Revisers in their omission of this verse; although its omission or retention does not affect the general exegesis of the passage. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-28

By what authority doest then these things? We learn from Mark 11:18 float the chief priests and scribes had already been seeking how they might destroy him, and they wanted to establish some definite charge, whether of blasphemy or of sedition, against him. They now approach him as he walked in the temple, and demand by what authority he was doing these things, such as casting out the profaners of the temple, teaching and instructing the people, accepting their Hosannas, etc . And who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Authority vindicated. The conflict between the Divine Prophet and the leaders of the Jewish people was now at its height. Jesus knew that his hour was at hand, and no longer either concealed himself, or restrained his tongue from words of merited indignation, rebuke, and almost defiance. Thus the enmity of his foes was provoked, and his condemnation was assured. I. CHRIST 'S AUTHORITY WAS PUBLICLY ASSERTED AND EXERCISED . In three respects this was now made most plain. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Christ's authority challenged add defended. This was a necessary consequence of his action in the cleansing of the temple. By so doing he claimed to be the Judge of things religious and sacred, and to direct the conscience of man. I. THE ULTIMATE QUESTION BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF MEN IS ONE OF AUTHORITY . Only direct Divine sanction, or a higher truth vindicating itself at the bar of reason and conscience, or in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Critics criticized. I. THE SPIRIT OF FAULT - FINDING NEVER LACES FOOD . The action is wrong; or, if it is right, it is done from a wrong motive, or done by the wrong person. "Ill will never said well." II. IT ASKS FOR REASONS , BUT REFUSES TO GIVE THEM . It will call others to account, and refuse to give account of itself, The arbitrary temper is directly opposed to the "sweet reasonableness of Christ." III. THE UNTRUE MAN THINKS ONLY OF... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:11-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:12-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:12-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

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