Read Mt 21:23-27
Jesus is making his way to the cross.
Today, we will sit at the feet of Jesus and marvel at the way He handled the aggressive questioning of the religious elite. "By whose authority do you do these things?" ...a little bit about "authority" at the time of Jesus... It was universally accepted among Rabbis at the time that authoritative teaching required previous authorization. Everyone was wondering who authorized Jesus to teach. He knew the intentions of these Jewish leaders. And he was refusing to play their game.
Here we see a great example of the wisdom of Jesus. We are no longer given "veto power" over the things He teaches. What He says is what is true. What he requires is what we must do. Where he leads is where we are to follow!
Pray: Help me to obey you! You are the authority in my life.
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