Mark 11: Don't Mess With the King

We're approaching the climax of Mark's Gospel as Jesus enters Jerusalem during his final week before crucifixion. This chapter reveals Jesus as both humble servant and powerful king who won't tolerate exploitation of his people or hypocrisy in worship. • Jesus orchestrates his entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Messianic prophecy • The crowds welcome him with palm branches and shouts of "Hosanna!" • Jesus curses a fruitless fig tree as a prophetic action symbolizing judgment • He c...