“WISDOM AND WIT”

Mark 12:13-40

• This is the final interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders with the hurried, middle-of-the-night trial. The wisdom and wit of Jesus are flowing!

1.) A QUESTION ABOUT TAXES. v. 13-17

• Who is asking?
• Why are they asking?
• What is the question?
• How does Jesus respond?

2.) A QUESTION ABOUT RESURRECTION. v. 18-27

• Who is asking?
• What is the question?
• How does Jesus respond?

3.) A QUESTION ABOUT COMMANDMENTS. v. 28-34

• Who is asking?
• What is the question?
• How does Jesus respond?

4.) A QUESTION ABOUT THE “SON OF DAVID.” v. 35-40

• It is asked by Jesus.
• It leads to a warning about the religious leaders.

The wisdom and wit of Jesus! Would you like some?

1 Peter 3:15

James 1:5