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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Explore the challenge to Jesus' authority by the religious leaders and learn from Jesus' parable about doing the Father's will. Join us at Grace Bible Church to study Matthew 21:23-32, Mark 11:27-33, and Luke 20:1-8.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

  3. Who Does God’s Will?Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8 Jesus has cleansed the Temple of the money changers & merchants and taught concerning His crucifixion Jesus was the light from God offering salvation from sin, but the hard hearted were blind to the obvious

  4. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 The next day, the religious leaders go on the offensive against Jesus and publically challenge His authority The Sanhedrin claimed to be the source of authority to officially recognize Rabbis

  5. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 A non-credentialed teacher was to be questioned and his teachings held in suspicion Academic degrees are often used as sources of authority - but there are plenty of educated fools

  6. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 Ordination is the Biblical method of recognizing God’s choice - if it is according to the Biblical standards The underlying issue is whether the source of authority is man and religious institutions or God

  7. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 They could not deny Jesus’ miracles or teaching, so they are attempting to claim His authority is illegitimate The chief priests’ authority was due to blood lineage as Levites - Jesus was not a Levite

  8. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 The scribes’ authority came from their approved educational and ordination - which Jesus did not have The elders’ authority came through their political system - which had not approved Jesus

  9. The Challenge to Jesus AuthorityMatthew 21:23; Mark 11:27-28; Luke 20:1-2 Their trap is set to publically accuse Jesus of being either illegitimate or a blasphemer

  10. Creating a DilemmaMatt. 21:24-25; Mark 11:29-30; Luke 20:3-4 Jesus was not rude to answer their question with a question for He was clarifying the issue Jesus is not avoiding the question for He has previously stated His authority came from God the Father

  11. Creating a DilemmaMatt. 21:24-25; Mark 11:29-30; Luke 20:3-4 Jesus’ question put the religious leaders in a dilemma because they were not honest men

  12. A Dishonest AnswerMatt. 21:25-27; Mark 11:31-33; Luke 20: 5-7 Their discussion was based on how others might respond instead of what they believed Out of fear of Jesus proving them to be hypocrites or the crowd stoning them, they try to claim ignorance

  13. A Dishonest AnswerMatt. 21:25-27; Mark 11:31-33; Luke 20: 5-7 People still answer dishonestly about what they believe out of fear of the reaction of others Their claim of ignorance removed an obligation of Jesus to answer their question

  14. A Dishonest AnswerMatt. 21:25-27; Mark 11:31-33; Luke 20: 5-7 God is longsuffering and patient, but He will eventually abandon a person who continues to reject Him

  15. A Parable of Doing the Father’s Will Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus uses a parable to expose the dishonesty and hypocrisy of the religious leaders Matthew 21:31-32 – This was a strong rebuke to men who despised tax-gatherers and prostitutes

  16. A Parable of Doing the Father’s Will Matthew 21:28-32 They were supposed to be examples showing they way to God, but they were self deceived men pleasers This is a condemnation of all religious hypocrites - who seen the light but prefer darkness

  17. A Parable of Doing the Father’s Will Matthew 21:28-32 This is hope for even the worst sinners that repent and believe Lip service is not doing the Father’s will, that takes action from a heart striving to do righteousness Lip service is still a common reaction among religious people, but words without action is fruitless

  18. A Parable of Doing the Father’s Will Matthew 21:28-32 It is best to say “yes” to God and do it, but saying “no” and repenting and doing it is better than lying 1 John 3:18-19 - true love for God (and others) is demonstrated in deed and truth

  19. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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