As the controversies between the religious leaders and Jesus continue, the religious leaders now challenge Jesus's wisdom. In this passage, we will see Jesus, the Messiah, demonstrating His great wisdom and understanding.

• The demonstration of wisdom in the midst of traps (v13-17)
  • Jesus shows wisdom against the trap of pride
  • Jesus shows wisdom against the trap of allegiance
• The demonstration of wisdom in the resurrection (v18-27)
  • Jesus shows that resurrected life is a deeper, fuller life
  • Jesus shows that resurrected life is a life lived under God