It is interesting that Jesus prepared His disciples to anticipate difficulties. Take notice that earthly suffering does not thwart God's plan.

This question arises from Christ's disciples, "When will these things be?" They can see that something has changed. They want Jesus to explain it.

This question arose from a lone individual trying to grasp how God's Old Testament laws are to be applied within the present tense.

Without personal experience in the afterlife, these perplexed questioners seek out Jesus to get his take. He handles it well!

Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes?

Although this question was intended to trap Jesus, He masterfully handles it by teaching the bounds of a dual citizenship.

Having outsmarted their conspiracy, Jesus further exposes their vitriol against Him by sharing a parable about the ones who were supposed to be responsible stewards.

As Jesus returned on Tuesday, He draws our attention to the devious scheming of those wielding authority. These professional clergy solicited words from Him in order to use against Him later. His response reveals His authority!

As Jesus comes into the Jerusalem's Temple on Monday, He draws our attention to the unspiritual activity of the "church-goers." His brash response is a stern warning to those who use religion to accomplish their own purposes.

As Jesus is walking to town, He draws our attention to a fruit tree which appeared healthy, but was fruitless. His brash response is a warning to those with fruitless lives.

Do we make decisions in the same way that one man of God reasoned?