Monday, October 03, 2022

October 3 = Life of Christ #196 (Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44) Religious Leaders Cannot Answer Jesus' Question

Religious Leaders Cannot Answer Jesus' Question 
Matthew 22:41-46
Mark 12:35-37
Luke 20:41-44


As a child, what "hot buttons" did you push to make your parents mad?
Would you rather ask questions or answer them? Why?



Jesus Discusses the Deity of the Davidic Messiah

Matthew 22:41–46; Mark 12:35–37; Luke 20:41–44

Mt 22:41While the Pharisees were together, Jesus questioned them, Mk 12:35aas He taught in the temple complex, Mt 22:42a“What do you think about the Messiah? Whose Son is He?

42b“David’s,” they told Him.

43aHe asked them, “How is it then that David Lk 20:42ain the Book of Psalms Mt 22:43b–45inspired by the Spirit, calls Him ‘Lord’: 44‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet” ’? 45If, then, David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his Son?”

46No one was able to answer Him at all, and from that day no one dared to question Him any more. Mk 12:37bAnd the large crowd was listening to Him with delight.[1]



[1] Knight, G. W. (2001). A simplified harmony of the Gospels (p. 196). Holman Bible Publishers.


  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
  • Given this issue of authority in Luke chapter 20, why does Jesus continue to challenge traditional values?
  • Were the Pharisees expecting the Messiah to be human (David's descendant) or divine (David's Lord)?
  • Why would it take Jesus' death and resurrection to show that the Messiah is more than just David's descendant?
  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What does Jesus' humanity mean to you? What does his divinity mean?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


More Resources:
Mark 12:35-13:3 – Jesus Exits the Temple Disgusted but Determined
http://johnmarkhicks.com/2012/05/23/mark-1235-133-jesus-exits-the-temple-disgusted-but-determined/






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