The Ultimate Question!
The religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority to drive the merchants out of the temple. But when Jesus asked them a question instead of answering theirs, they would not answer . . . their answer would have been a lose/lose situation . . . why didn’t they believe Jesus . . . or be stoned by the people who were convinced that Jesus was a prophet. (Vs. 5-6)
They wanted to arrest Jesus, so they tried a couple of other strategies . . .
flattery . . . “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think. You sincerely teach the ways of God. Now tell us . . . “
trickery . . . The Sadd-u-cees :-) did not believe the dead would be resurrected and yet they asked whose wife this woman would be “in the resurrection,” having been married to each of the 7 brothers!
Jesus answered their questions and then asked them the one question that really matters . . . about the Messiah’s identity, His identity. Again, they would not/could not answer. They knew the Messiah would come from David’s lineage, but they expected the Messiah to be a human ruler.
People in our sphere of influence will ask us questions like, if God is a good God, then why is there sickness or why are children starving or why whatever. Sometimes people want to debate or argue. Sometimes their question may stem from something that has happened in their life or is currently happening in their life. We need discernment and God’s wisdom to answer their questions simply without debate.
The ultimate question to ask is, “Who is Jesus?” All other questions are irrelevant until “Who is Jesus” is answered in an individual’s life.
Have a thankful Thanksgiving!
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