The Authority of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

I. THE TREE OF FIGS
Introduction

The Episode of the Fig Tree Provides:

-an Illustration of the Power of Christ's Word
-an Implication of the Penalty by Christ's Judgment
-an Instruction of the Provision in Christ's Gospel

II. THE TREE OF FAITH, 11:20-26

Reassured in Christ's Authority

1. Faith in God by Men of Spirit
2. Fellowship with God for Men of Spirit
3. Forgiveness before God with Men of Spirit

III. THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD & EVIL, 11:27-33

Resistance to Christ's Authority

1. The Fierce Pride in Men of Flesh
2. The Faulty Provision with Men of Flesh
3. The Fallen Power of Men of Flesh

IV. THE TREE OF LIFE, 11:33

Reliance upon Christ's Authority

1. Faith or Fruit of the Flesh
2. Communion or Contempt
3. Revelation or Rebellion
4. Christ or Curse