Day
37: Mark 11:27-33
The Authority of Jesus Questioned
The Authority of Jesus Questioned
This is now Tuesday in the last week of Jesus’
earthly life. Imagine the scene for yourself where Jesus arrives back in the Gentile
area of the temple after turning out the moneychangers on the previous day. He
is questioned directly by the elders of Israel who were lay representatives
of the Sanhedrin (the supreme court of
Israel) who judged the most difficult cases that affected Jewish life. The
chief priests, including Caiaphas the ruling high priest, and the teachers of
the law were all part of the Sanhedrin. Jesus’ answer only deepens their belief that
he is a threat to their authority. However, Jesus moves on to a full day of
teaching and no one tries to stop him
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