The Pharisees place heavy burdens upon the people and refuse to help. Meanwhile, we remember that Jesus, who bore our sin burden, places a light burden upon us and sends His Spirit to help us bear that cross.

Jesus the Christ is more than the Son of David, he is God the Son incarnate! He, the very Word and Wisdom of God, fully silences his opponents.

Jesus welcomes us into a relationship of heartfelt love and devotion culminating in obedience.

Unlike his opponents, Jesus knows the Scriptures AND the power of God.

The Wisdom of God Incarnate cannot be tricked or trapped as he sees through appearances straight into the heart.

The path to safety and freedom is not fighting Yahweh, but trusting in and surrendering to him.

Blessing and strength come from meditation/murmuring in the Torah of the Lord.

Many are called, but few are chosen. So let us not presume upon our election, but clothe ourselves with righteous behavior so as to make our calling and election sure.

Accept the identity of the Son and he will be to you the cornerstone. Reject him, and the stone will crush you.

From where does Jesus get his authority? He has demonstrated in three sign-acts, and now the chief priests and elders (who together with the scribes) will turn over Jesus over to die) ask him where this authority comes from. So where does Jesus get his authority and who gave it to him?