1. The fig tree withers (18-19)

Jesus saw the fruitless fig tree with its luxuriant foliage as a kind of parable of the temple. The temple and the priests' robes were beautiful; there were many ceremonies and much formal worship. But there was no real prayer or worship of God, and no faith. Such a religion was already dead. Jesus taught the disciples a lesson in faith by rebuking the fig tree.

2. Believe and ask in prayer (20-22)

When the disciples were amazed by the withered tree, Jesus taught them how to have living faith, faith that moves mountains. First, have faith in Jesus, for he tells the truth; second, cast out the sickness of a doubting heart; third, pray. Let us cast out the doubt and unfruitfulness of the past and learn the prayer that moves mountains.

Application: Lord, cast doubt from my heart and teach me faith that moves mountains. Help me to pray, claiming your promises and thanking you for your faithful answers.
One Word: Do not doubt; believe and pray