Matthew 22:41-46
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42"What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?"
"The son of David," they replied.
43 He said to them, "How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him 'Lord'? For he says, 44" 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet." 45 If then David calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?" 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.
I see here that Jesus is establishing His title and authority before the Pharisees gathered around Him. He asks them a simple yet controversial question that they were not able to answer or chose not to answer. Jesus is not only the son of David, but more importantly He is our Lord which also includes David.
I wonder why none of the Pharisees said a word. I could only imagine that what Jesus was saying rang true to them, and pretty much put them in their place. I also see Jesus' authority being so powerful that nothing more had to be said after His point.
As I think about how I can apply this very passage into my own life, it makes me reflect about how I view God's authority over my life. Do I consciously live a life that respects and honors His authority? Do I understand the authority He has over my life?
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thanks for your reflection, esther. the fact that Jesus is the son of David and also the Lord of David is truly the divine mystery for all the ages--fully God fully man. who can begin to really understand it? all we can do is accept the teaching and worship Him.
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