When the leaders—the chief priest and the elders tried to ask Jesus a trick question about his authority, they had hoped to make a fool out of Jesus. The only problem was that their question became a boomerang when Jesus met their challenging question with a question of His own. It was clear that either way that whatever they said would be incriminating.

This text is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God. It is both our actions and our words that communicate on which side of the fence we are standing whether it will be obedience or rebellion.

Just like the Pharisees, you and I could never outsmart God; we’re under-qualified for the job. And there’s no reason to even try. He is waiting at all times to include us in His kingdom plans. The greatest freedom you can know is forgetting about your position, your comfort level, and your rights….and just doing His will.

(Matt. 21: 23-24:51; Mark 11: 27-13:37; Luke 21: 1-21:36)

Pastor Rowena Hall

 

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