Authority Rejected

Jesus uses a parable to convey profound truths on His purpose of being sent to ear by the Father. When religious leaders questioned Jesus's authority, Jesus responds by asking them a question. After the leaders choose not to answer Jesus’ question. Jesus uses the Parable of the Tenants to explain to the disciples that He will be the rejected cornerstone.

Sermon Notes
Mark 11:27 & 28 Religious leaders ask Jesus what authority and who gave Him that authority to do what He is doing
Mark 11:29 & 30 Jesus says first they must answer His question before He answers and that question is was the Baptism by John from heaven or men
Mark 11:31 – 33 They consider their answer and refuse to give an answer, so Jesus refuse3s to answer their question
Mark 12:1 – 9 Jesus teaches the Parable of the Tenants
Mark 12:10 & 11 Jesus quotes an appropriate Scripture
Mark 12:12 Religious leaders wanted to seize Jesus because they understood that the parable was about them, but because they feared the people, they left