DAY OF CHALLENGE
-Jesus returned to Jerusalem and was challenged by the authorities (Matt. 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8). After Jesus’ triumphant entry, the attention from the crowd, the incident at the temple, the authorities were surprised by His actions. They were wondering whose name Jesus was doing all these claims.
-The authorities tried to seize Jesus (Matt. 21:46; Mark 12:12; Luke 20:19) but they were scared if the people would be against it or if it would cause an uproar in the city. So they were doubleminded in what they were planning to do.
-Jesus pronounced seven “woes” against the scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 23:1-36). He did not back up because there were plans for his arrest. He was being more aggresive and direct in pointing the mistake by the pharisees or the religious leaders.
-Jesus lamented over Jerusalem (Matt. 23:37-39).
-Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24-25; Mark 13; Luke 21). His final sermon to the people before His death.
-Judas planned to betray Jesus (Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6). Judas was giving in to the temptation. He was money minded and it paved path for his betrayal.
It was a day of challenge for Jesus. His day was filled with confronting people with the truth of God and the purpose of God. Many times, we as followers of Christ are confronted with sin around us. We are called to stand for what is right. Many times, we tend to be quiet when we are called to voice our stand. One of my favorite quote is, “Evil triumphs when godly people are silent.” Are we silent when people around us are sinning? Are we comfortable being around sin?
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