Jesus and the Challenge of Authority

Text:  Mark 11:27-33

The Serious Challenge to Christ’s Authority (11:27-28)

• The religious leaders questioned Jesus on His authority over the Temple and His teaching.
• The religious leaders’ aim was to discredit and destroy Jesus.

The Stunning Consequence of Christ’s Question (11:29-32)

• Jesus confounds the religious leaders with a question regarding John’s baptism.
• The religious leaders are no match for Christ’s authoritative response. 

The Startling Conclusion to Christ’s Statement (11:33)

• The religious leaders respond with lies to protect themselves.
• Jesus had definitively proven His divine authority by His words and deeds.