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Luke 20 - Daily Bible Devotional
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Luke 20
It is easier to ask questions than to answer them, especially when one’s motives are wrong. The Pharisees learn this lesson throughout this chapter. They ask about Christ’s authority, but they cannot answer His question about the baptism of John. Jesus then tells a parable about workers in a man’s vineyard. They beat his delegates, eventually kill his son, and they seek to take the vineyard for themselves. Judgment will be severe for such people. The Jewish leaders respond to this by asking Jesus questions about taxes and government, and then about marriage and the resurrection. On each occasion, He answers with integrity. He then asks them about David’s son being Lord and they have no answer. Jesus warns people to beware of those who question but have no integrity.
There is no doubt that Jesus’ teaching is powerful and demanding. Because of this, many in the world seek to diminish His authority and establish their own. A fundamental part of our faith is admitting that He has all authority to rule our lives. If He is relegated to a lesser role, our own desires will replace Him in the seat of our hearts. From there, many sinful things can happen. Jesus is faithful. He handles questions about Caesar, questions about the resurrection, and all questions with perfect wisdom. He knows infinitely more than we do. No question can stump the Maker of all things! If we doubt Him now, He will have difficult questions for us in the judgment.
Dear Lord, teach us how to have an all-in faith in Jesus. We have questions in this life. Help us to understand that our questions do not diminish His authority. Instead, they serve as more reason to trust in the One who knows all things. We have seen doubt turn to anger in the Pharisees and in people around us. How can we show them the peace that is found in surrender? Maybe that is seen in how we view the government. Or perhaps what we believe about resurrection. Give us opportunities to show the world we find our answers in Christ.
- The Pharisees asked Jesus, “By what authority” He speaks and acts. How would you answer that question on your Savior’s behalf?
- Jesus was righteous when questioned about taxes and government. Why is it important to be peaceful and wise when asked about such things?
- Questions about life after death can be very tough. Why is it important to defer to God and scripture and trust that He will work it out?