Authority Opposed

AUTHORITY OPPOSED

03/08/2026; Luke 20:1-21:4; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Since the Fall of Man, there has been conflict between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. Amid this conflict, Jesus encourages faithfulness over facades. Therefore, those who trust in Jesus must be aware of this kingdom conflict, engage it, and remain faithful in it.

I. CONFLICT EXPOSED – (Luke 20:1-18)
   A. Authority Questioned – (Luke 20:1-8)
   B. Parable Given – (Luke 20:9-18)
   C. Opponents’ Response – (Luke 20:19-20)

II. CONFLICT INSTIGATED – (Luke 20:21-44)
    A. Malicious Inquiries – (Luke 20:21-40)
      1. Challenge #1 – Tribute to Caesar – (vv.21-26)
      2. Challenge #2 – The Resurrection – (vv.27-40)
   B. Jesus’ Counterquestion – (Luke 20:41-44)

III. CONFLICT OVERTURNED – (Luke 20:45-21:4)
   A. Jesus’ Warning – (Luke 20:45-47a)
   B. Jesus’ Condemnation – (Luke 20:47b)
   C. Jesus’ Reversal – (Luke 21:1-4)