Jesus and the Challenge of Authority | Dr. Stephen Conley

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.