Seeing Jesus in the Gospel of Markعينة

LESSONS IN FAITH OVER FEAR Look Closely: \- In the account of the fig tree (11:12-14, 20-26), what was the tree's condition on the second day? How do you think Peter felt when he saw it? How did Jesus’ response to Peter challenge His disciples to see life through spiritual eyes more than physical eyes? \- Today’s reading tells us three times that the chief priests were afraid. Who and/or what were they afraid of? How did their fear influence their interactions with Jesus and those following him? \- In 12:38-44, Jesus contrasted situations in which people looked faithful versus being faithful. How might people in the crowd have viewed the ceremony and appearance of the teachers of the law? How might they have thought about the widow? What does this passage tell us about Jesus’ priorities?