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Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Challenging Messiah Part 2 - Matt. 21:23-22:14

I. The Scene of the Crime Challenge Matt. 21:23-27.

A. Temple challenges and response 23-25a.

B. Reluctant admission of authority 25b-27.

II. Tables Turned on Challengers Matt.21-28-44.

A. A pointed challenge to challengers 28-32.

B. Another challenge on authority 33-39.

C. Message was loud and clear 40, 41.

D. The parable ends – truth hurts 42-44.

III. The Plot to Kill Intensifies Matt. 21:45-22:14.

A. Not all things are hidden in parables 45,46.

B. More pointed parables 22:1-6.

C. If the King is against you 7-12.

D. Consequences to challenging Messiah 13,14.