ANSWERS
The
Holy Week encounter between Jesus and the teachers of the law, chief priests,
and elders, is a fascinating study. They
do their best to undermine His teaching by asking tough questions, and He
continues to baffle them with clever answers.
Jesus’ words regarding John’s baptism, paying taxes, the resurrection,
and His own pre-incarnate existence all send the religious leaders walking away
with their tails between their legs.
In today’s world, many irreligious folks
look smugly at Christians as if they have no answers for the tough
questions. They laugh and scoff at our
views on the beginning of life, on the creation of the world, on ethical and
moral behavior. To many, we are
dinosaurs who are not in tune with our culture and its enlightened
understanding of the world.
As we do our best to confront these
challenging questions, it comforts me to know that Jesus Himself didn’t persuade
all of those who tried to undermine His authority to become believers. He simply answered their questions, and let
the chips fall where they may. Some
would embrace His words and follow Him, and others would harden their own
hearts and be determined to crucify Him.
Jesus told the truth – and He shared who He
was with all who would listen. And that’s
what we need to do as we go out into the world:
share what we know about Him who died for us.
Not everyone is called to be a scientist, a
philosopher, a professor. But we are all
called to be a witness of what Jesus has done in our lives. Fear not, for Him who knew how to baffle the
teachers of the law, is also the one who will bless your speaking. Hard questions may come, but the Author of
Life sends His Holy Spirit into your heart and will guide you in all of your
encounters.
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