Lord Jesus, who as on this day didst curse the fig tree bearing leaves, and nothing but leaves: Grant that we, warned by this example, may never seek to make a fair show in the flesh, but strive to bring forth the fruit of a holy and godly life, acceptable in thy sight; who with the Father and the Holy Ghost art one God, world without end.
Jesus does something strange in Mark 11. He’s hungry, sees a fig tree full of leaves but with no fruit, and curses it, saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again” (Mark 11:12–14).
— Chad Bird (@birdchadlouis) February 9, 2026
So was Jesus just hangry, having a bad day, or is something else going on?
What we see here… pic.twitter.com/RSriHDIh0l