Jesus Curses the Fig Tree

What Importance Is the Fig Tree

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree so that it withered? How are the promises of God tied to this event? What did the people mean when they shouted Hosanna upon Jesus' entry into Jerusalem? Mr. Sexton explains this important topic.

Rex Sexton grew up in Illinois and graduated from Ambassador College in Big Sandy, TX in 1976.  He began a career as a construction engineer in the Nuclear industry at Hanford, WA , and was hired full time in the ministry in 1982, and earned a Certified Financial Planner certification in 1994.  He and his wife, Patricia, have served congregations in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.  In addition to pastoring responsibilities, they have also taught at and directed youth summer camps for many years.  Rex has authored many articles for church publications over the years and produced or appeared in several hundred Television programs.