Matthew 21:23-27
I. Divine Authority Attacked – Vs. 23
. All human authority is delegated by God – John 19:11
. Christ has His own authority as God
. The resistance has been building for 3 years
. A. Words – Matthew 7:28-29
. Clarity, Content, Conviction
. B. Works – Matthew 8:8-9, 9:6-8, 10:1
II. Divine Authority Authenticated – Vs. 25
. The ministry of John the Baptist
. The answer to that question is also the answer to their question
. Sometimes God judges with silence – the 8 ‘woes’ of Matthew 23:13-33
Three Implications
1. Jesus’ authority is God’s authority
2. Jesus’ authority requires submission
3. Jesus’ authority is not burdensome – Matthew 11:29-30