The Authority of Jesus
- Mark 11:27-12:12
- Steve Hart
- Dec 2, 2007
- Series: The Gospel of Mark
After Jesus' symbolic actions in the Temple, the religious leaders want to know why exactly he thinks he has the authority to put an end to the temple. But when they refuse to answer a question that he poses to them, he in turn refuses to disclose his source of authority. He goes on, however, to tell a parable that reveals his relationship to his Father as the source of his authority. In this parable, we see that the authority of Jesus is absolute, threatening, and marvelous.