We conclude our TESTING JESUS series by looking at Jesus’ teaching about the end of time in response to questions from His disciples. We will see the order of the things that will happen in the last days, and we will learn about what to do to prepare for these things.This is a long passage of Scripture to study in one lesson, but we will see an overview of some critical teaching.
God is not impressed by the things that men find impressive. Today, we will see that Jesus offered a word, a warning, and a lesson about a widow to help us understand that God is searching beyond outward appearances which so impress others.
Some of the Sadducees asked Jesus a question. While it may seem it was about marriage, we will learn today that this question became a final attempt to undermine Jesus’ authority. In His answer we learn some about the nature of resurrection and more about Jesus being the cornerstone of life and truth.
As we continue our study of people TESTING JESUS, we come to a question that was considered to be unanswerable. This question is pertinent today as people talk about high taxes. Jesus answered with a sentence that amazed His enemies and helps us to understand our indebtedness to our government and our God.
In today’s study, Jesus tests the religious leaders by telling a parable that covers the story of the Old Testament. He also proclaims Himself the Cornerstone of the Jews and the Church. Remembering His death & resurrection in Holy Communion will be our way of applying the knowledge that He is our Cornerstone & without Him there is only brokenness.
We continue our study of the “testing of Jesus,” as we see the Jewish leaders of "greatest earthly spiritual authority” asking Jesus where He gets His authority. Jesus is now dealing with the smartest Biblical people on the planet but He asks them a question and stumps them. In this, we see that His authority is from above.
Today we begin a new sermon series that shows how fearful Jesus’ enemies were, and yet, how wise Jesus is. Throughout these passages we see people desperately trying to stump Jesus with questions that seem unanswerable — and yet, He makes them look foolish with His answers.We begin with the story of the 12-year-old Jesus at the Temple.