Tuesday – Luke 20: 1-18
Jesus was asked by the religious leaders where he gets his authority. Once again Jesus does not answer them, but poses his own question. After experience this story today, it struck me that Power, Authority, and Control seem to be the three issues that Jesus encounters with his opponents. In fact, if you boil down the discussions, the arguments, and the positions to there essence, you find these three dynamics are in play.
Jesus seems to have little concern for their emphasis on minuscule points of tradition and law. Clearly he threatens their authority. He can take a question intended to trip him up and turn it to make his point.
Jesus also has a power to make real things happen over and over again. People has healed, given sight back to people, and enabled individuals to walk again. Jesus’ power by way of contrast to the priest and scholars seems to release creativity and imagination. Monitoring how people live, act, and think doesn’t really help. I remain greatful for what he has allowed me to learn and how he has set my imagination free. I respect the power and authority of those whom speak and share God’s love as a father cares and those whom care for individuals the way Jesus does.
Questions for Reflection and Comment:
Imagine yourself hearing Jesus finish telling the story of the vineyard owner for the first time. You witness some in the crowd that erupt with God forbid!
Who is the vineyard owner?
How do the other disciples react to the story?
Do they understand and recognize death is the conclusion to Jesus ministry?
Do you want to flee now that you realize the danger around Jesus?
All you can do at this point is pray… What do you pray for?
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