Why Jesus curses the fig tree
Speaker: Rev. Richard Aasman Series: Matthew Topic: 1 Passage: Matthew 21:12–27, Mark 11:12–25
Liturgy
Before Service Song – Ps. 85: 1, 3
Votum & Salutation
Song of Response – Ps. 67: 1, 2
Ten Words of the Covenant
Song of Response – Ps. 86: 2, 4
Prayer
Reading of Scripture – Matthew 21: 12-27; Mark 11: 12-25;
Song of Preparation – Ps. 56: 1, 4, 5
Reading of the text – Matthew 21: 18-22
Ministry of the Word
Why Jesus curses the fig tree
1. Jesus curses the fig tree for lack of fruit (vss. 18-19)
2. Jesus shows the way to bear abundant fruit (vss. 20-22)
Song of Response – Hymn 13
Thanksgiving Prayer
Offertory – Ministry of Mercy
Song of Closing – Hymn 85
Benediction
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