This mediation begins with good questions about Jesus’ authority. The sad thing is that the good questions came from bad people, and Jesus knew it. So the more important thing was for them to examine themselves (rather than to examine Jesus). He made an effort to help them do this which they promptly rejected. So, He made no direct attempt to answer them (verse 8). He had been claiming authority from God in His teaching all along (Matthew 7:28-29) and demonstrating it in His miracles, signs, and wonders (John 3:1-2). He does have all authority today over me and over you (Matthew 28:18). So, let us examine ourselves honestly and choose to live in harmony with the demands of His authority. This may help to ready your mind for the reading of verses 9-47.
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