Who’s son is the Christ? Their answer, “The son of David.” And Jesus, quotes his favorite verse, “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Ps 110:1) asking them how can the Christ be David’s son and yet also be his Lord? Silence. No one knew how to answer. Though the answer is obvious, they could not accept it. Jesus is the son of David, yet he is so much more marvelous than David.

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

John 12:37-38

After a brief respite in Bethany, Jesus returns to the Temple for a day, even to the present time, remains one of the most significant days in the life and ministry of Jesus. The commotion of the previous day subsided, the pharisees now take their opportunity to close in on Jesus. The religious leaders are ready for one last public showdown with the carpenter from Nazareth. Spoilers, it goes exactly how you’d expect.

Once again, the question at the forefront of the elders’ minds is one of authority. Several times in the course of his ministry is the question asked, “by whose authority do you do these things?” The people marveled at Jesus because he was one who spoke with authority.

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