The King's Controversies

What is the best pizza in your city? If such a small matter can be so controversial, how do we deal with larger ones?

The religious leaders approach Jesus with the most controversial topics of the day, theologically, socially, and politically. What are some of those in our world today?

What emotions surface for you when thinking about the above question?

What do you think of Jesus’ responses to these questions? What strategy does He use? Is He effective?

Notice Jesus’ teachings do not align with either of the dominant parties in Israel at the time. Both the Pharisees and the Sadducees distrust Him, misunderstand Him, and want Him pushed to the side. What parallels do you see in the modern world?

How can you run every controversy, whether theological, political, social, or otherwise, through the wisdom of Jesus as King?