Challenged at every turn, Jesus is always ready to answer, teach, and put people in the right frame of mind to answer questions. This is my favorite example of how Jesus can answer questions…
Matthew 21:23-27
The Authority of Jesus Challenged
23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, from where did it come? From heaven or from man?” And they discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Jesus knows us so well, that He can see inside of us, straight to our intentions and hearts. He is so awesome how he responds. No wonder they were mad at Him. Truth hurts.
Jesus, you are the redeemer, the Messiah, our savior. Thank you so much for your sacrifice. Your sacrifice ensured us that we did not have to, rather we need only be obedient.
We love and praise your holy and precious name. Amen.
DK
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