In part 2 of the Resolute series, we find Jesus once again confronted by the religious leaders of the Jewish people. They are threatened and frustrated by the authority with which Jesus acts and teaches. Jesus' authority is in direct opposition to the authority they perceive they have, and they want him removed. If we are honest, like the Pharisees and Chief Priests, we don't always like Jesus' authority in our life. We don't like the idea of someone telling us what we should or shouldn't do, and we certainly don't like it when our comfortable way of doing things is threatened. We like to walk in the perception that we are our own authority. But, the truth is, Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). As his disciples we must choose to trust him, place ourselves under his authority, and follow him in every area of our lives.
