1. The Reaction

     Mark 11:27-28

        In the Temple, Mark is the only Gospel writer who records

        that Jesus stopped all the activity of the Priests in the Temple.

 

2.  The Question

     Mark 11:28

        The ultimate question they present to Jesus is, "who gave you

        authority to do such things?"

 

3.  The Answer

     Mark 11:29-33

        Jesus answers a question with a question.  His question to

        them deals with John's baptism.

 

4.  The Dilemma

     Mark 11:33

     Mark 12:1

     Mark 12:2-8, 9-12

        Jesus shows us that the Religious Leaders are utterly

        dishonest by revealing that they really did not care whether

        John's baptism was from God or man.

 

5.  The Lesson

     Matthew 28:18

     Ezekiel 21:27

     Mark 8:35

        The lesson to learn today is what Jesus said actually came

        true, because it took place on the day of Resurrection, what

        the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone.  We are

        to build our lives upon Jesus.