Catholic Bible Study Lectio Mark: Question and Answer
May 23, 2024
Reflect on the deeper symbolic meaning behind Jesus cursing the fig tree, journey through challenges towards heaven, highlight the crucial role of women disciples, discuss Jesus' divine nature and love for humanity, examine the balance between his humanity and divinity in Gethsemane.
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Fig Tree as Israel Symbol
- Jesus cursing the fig tree symbolizes Israel's lack of righteousness and justice.
- The fig tree act connects to prophetic actions indicating the temple's future and Israel's spiritual state.
The Way: Journey and Destination
- 'The way' in Mark represents both a journey and a destination, ultimately leading to heaven.
- Jesus leads the fearful people of Israel through the way, embodying the way of the cross to salvation.
Temple Destruction and End Times
- The destruction of the temple foretold in Mark is a pre-figurement of the end of the world.
- Augustine notes the difficulty in distinguishing references to both events, tying them symbolically together.