1. Challenging Jesus' authority is foolish (v. 1-8) A. People want their own authority (v. 1-2) 1. We need Jesus' life-giving teaching (v. 1) a. To know God b. For salvation 2. We often prefer the teachings of men (v. 2) B. Jesus exposes people's self-serving hearts (v. 3-7) 1. He knows what is in our hearts (v. 3-4) a. These men were stubborn b. These men were self-righteous 2. He leaves us without any self-defense (v. 5-7) C. Jesus does not answer to us (v. 8) 1. Jesus is the worthy to interrogate us, not the other way around 2. Jesus' authority is for our good; accept it, don't reject it 2. Rejecting Jesus' authority is fatal (v. 9-18) A. God calls us to serve Him (v. 9) B. God calls us to account for our service (v. 10-15a) 1. People reject His messengers (v. 10-12) a. These servants represent Christ's prophets, bringing forth a message of repentance b. We are not always living in a constant awareness of God's presence c. Regular Bible reading and Scripture memorization are key to live in constant awareness 2. People reject His own Son, Jesus (v. 13-15a) C. God judges those who reject jesus (v. 15b-16) 1. The rebels will be destroyed and replaced (v. 15b-16a) 2. The rebels doubt this judgment (v. 16b) D. God has exalted Jesus' authority (v. 17-18) 1. He is a sure foundation for His people (v. 17) 2. He is also a crushing stone for His enemies (v. 18)
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