Catholic Bible Study Lectio Mark: Jesus and the Temple
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Apr 25, 2024 Explore Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, confrontations in the temple, symbolism of the vineyard, tax dilemma, and divine allegiance in this engaging discussion about Jesus' final week before his Passion.
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Entry Fulfills Malachi's Temple Promise
- Mark frames Jesus' entry as the fulfillment of Malachi's promise that the Lord will suddenly come to the temple.
- The procession signals Jesus as the Lord who returns to the temple, not merely a political messiah.
Palms Signal Maccabean Victory Hope
- The crowd greets Jesus with palms and garments to recall Judas Maccabeus and ancient anointing rituals.
- They expect a nationalist cleansing-king like the Maccabees, but Jesus will cleanse the temple in an unexpected way.
Fig Tree Symbolizes Israel's Fruitlessness
- The fig tree stands as a symbol for Israel and its fruitfulness (or lack thereof).
- Jesus curses the barren fig tree to embody the temple's imminent judgment for fruitlessness.