Mark 11:27-33

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The Authority of Jesus Questioned

27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him.

28 “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”

29 Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

30 John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”

31 They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

32 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)

33 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

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There's Nobody to Blame Except Yourself Part 1

James Kaddis

Thank-you for joining us today for Light on the Hill, as we get back into Mark’s gospel. We’ll be in chapter eleven, exploring verses 27-33. The religious leaders of that day are up to no good, trying to entrap Jesus with their questions. But Jesus in His wisdom turns the tables on them with a question of His own. Let’s take a close look at the exchange, and the lessons that flow from it, with pastor James Kaddis.

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