Tag: Authority of Jesus
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Day 308: Sorting Out the Sects (Matthew 22:15-16)
In Matthew 22 and Mark 12, four groups — Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees, and scribes — take turns trying to trap Jesus with trick questions. This “program” explains who they were, where they came from, and how Jesus’ wisdom silenced them all.
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Day 307: By What Authority? (Mark 11:27–33)
When the religious leaders asked Jesus, “By what authority are You doing these things?” they weren’t denying His power—they just wanted to control it. From the opening of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ authority over sin, storms, and sickness has been unmistakable. But His authority isn’t positional—it’s personal. This reflection explores how Jesus’ exchange with the priests…
