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Matthew 22:41-45
Jesus had entered the temple that day, when religious leaders began to question him, eventually seeking to entangle him in his words. After being tested, and answering soundly three times, Jesus asks a question to these same leaders, regarding the more important issue - who is the Christ?
41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying,
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 is he his son?” 46 And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
Matthew 22:41-46
Christ is the title given to the one who is to be the savior of the people. In asking this question, Jesus seeks for the leaders to determine the identity of the Christ. While their answer is not wrong, it is also not complete. The Christ is more than just the Son of David. The psalm he quotes claims that the Christ will be seated at the right hand of God - showing He will have authority over all. They cannot unravel this mystery, and it silences the leaders completely.
Who do you say that Jesus is? The answer will determine your future - where you end up, and your present - how you live and love. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord and Savior of us all.
Discussion Questions
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
Jesus had entered the temple that day, when religious leaders began to question him, eventually seeking to entangle him in his words. After being tested, and answering soundly three times, Jesus asks a question to these same leaders, regarding the more important issue - who is the Christ?
41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying,
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 is he his son?” 46 And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
Matthew 22:41-46
Christ is the title given to the one who is to be the savior of the people. In asking this question, Jesus seeks for the leaders to determine the identity of the Christ. While their answer is not wrong, it is also not complete. The Christ is more than just the Son of David. The psalm he quotes claims that the Christ will be seated at the right hand of God - showing He will have authority over all. They cannot unravel this mystery, and it silences the leaders completely.
Who do you say that Jesus is? The answer will determine your future - where you end up, and your present - how you live and love. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord and Savior of us all.
Discussion Questions
- What are some common misunderstandings people have about Jesus today?
- What does this passage show about Jesus’ authority and wisdom?
- Is it possible to admire Jesus without fully submitting to Him? What’s the difference?
- What does it practically mean to call Jesus “Lord” in everyday life?
- What is one step of obedience or trust in Jesus as Lord that you plan to take this week?
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
- How is your time with God?
- What are you praying for?
- What are you struggling with?
- Who are you praying for to know Jesus?
- What gospel conversations have you had this week with someone who doesn’t follow Jesus?