Luke 20: 1-26

In today’s narrative we read of occasions where the chief priests, the elders and teachers of the law attempt to trap and challenge Jesus. They aim to fool Jesus into making a mistake so that they might arrest and even kill him. In each case they fail. They question where his authority comes from and if he submits to the “laws” of the land. Jesus responds by asking them a question, by telling them a parable, and by answering in such an astonishing way that they are left speechless.

These men have already made up their mind about how they view Jesus. They see him as a threat and as someone who will destroy their way of life. Through their clouded agenda they are unable to see the life changing power of the Son of God. My hope is that we are not guilty of making the same mistake by allowing a clouded agenda to prevent us from seeing what God has for us.

On Palm Sunday we began the most significant of weeks in the Christian year. Don’t allow any thing to distract you from what God might reveal to you this Holy week. Realize that in Jesus all authority resides and that in Jesus alone will we find our way.

God’s Peace,
Pastor Brad