By What Authority?

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Nov 19th

Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think the Jewish leaders avoided answering Jesus' question about John's baptism?
  2. How does linking Jesus' authority to John's ministry strengthen the case for His divine mission?
  3. What are some modern ways people try to dodge or deny Christ's authority today?

Sources
  • The Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995).
  • ChatGPT conversation, 'By What Authority?', September 19, 2025.
  • Matthew Henry's, Commentary on the Whole Bible.
  • The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 8: Matthew, Mark, Luke.
  • N.T. Wright, Luke for Everyone.
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