Trap

Mark 11:27-28

Jesus’ Authority Is Questioned

Again they came to Jerusalem. As he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to him and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority to do them?”

The question

intended to trap

intended to add

to the evidence

that was mounting up.

The question

that went unanswered

And in its place was posed

an even trickier question.

Jesus could give as good as he got

when it came to sparring

with the wise guys.

And they were too afraid

to push him any further

in the light of day.

Their revenge could wait

until it was dark

and the crowds had gone home...

Prayer

God may we never use our knowledge to Lord it over others. May we use the intellect you have given us for the good of all whom we meet this day.