Sermon Tone Analysis
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Scripture Reading
Opening Prayer
Intro
Review
Exposition One
Jesus entered the temple again
The religious authorities question Him again
“These things” ?
Openly messianic arrival, making a scene at the temple, refusing to silence supporters
Asking about the source of His authoritySpoiler alert: Jesus is God the Son!
They (the priests) are the temple authority.
If they didn’t give Him the authority, who did?
Answers a question with a question, yet the question, Jesus proclaims is not an answer, yet at the same time it is.
Accepted form of rabbinic debate
Here is the question…
“the baptism of John” refers to his whole ministry
Basically, if they say from man, then the crowds will get mad because John’s popularity still exceeded Jesus’ at this time
If they said God, then that would validate Jesus because it was well know that John had baptized
It is well know that they did not accept John’s message (vs.
32)
So they don’t answer, yet all those listening know the answer...
I. Just as John the Baptizer’s ministry came from God, Jesus’ ministry is from God.
How does this tie into what came before?
Just as you recognize true followers by the fruit they exhibit, so too, Jesus’ life and ministry are validated by the fruit it produces, just as John’s was.
What are the implications?
Jesus is a prophet
This means that he speaks God’s word
Jesus is more than a prophet
Jesus is Messiah
What do we do about this?
Obey Jesus’ teaching
Significant.
The next several weeks will involve Jesus’ teaching
This validates Jesus message
Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
God is not interested in empty religion
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