Luke 20, Part 5

Scripture: Luke 20:41-44

Observation: The scribes, priests, Pharisees & Sadducees all tried to stump Jesus with questions. Now it was His turn to stump them. He asks how the Messiah can also be David's son, if David himself called Him Lord? He twice repeats the question, once before and once after quoting Psalm 110:1. Jesus does not provide an answer; neither does anyone else.

Application: Jesus was not denying that the Messiah was a descentant of David. What He was making clear was that the important fact was not that the Christ was a Son of David, but that He was David's Lord. David recognized that the Christ had authority over him. The Son of David shares rule and authority with the Father. He is Creator and Redeemer, and is over all kings on earth. Jesus was pointing to His own authority, and the resurrecion would prove He had power over all.

Prayer: Lord, You alone deserve all the honor, all the glory, all the praise. You have defeated death, and You reign supreme. Your plan is not yet complete; Scripture tells us there is more to come. I trust and believe in You, my King and my Savior. You have prevailed, and You will continue to prevail, because You are Almighty God. It is in Your Holy Name I pray and give You praise, Amen.