• Matthew 21:23-27 – Jesus’ authority is questioned.
  • Matthew 21:28-32 – the parable of the two sons
  • The bottom line is whether we obey God’s message
    • It doesn’t matter if we say we obey God or have good intentions of doing so. We have to actually obey God’s word!
      • Hebrews 5:7-9 – We become next in a line of obedient people after Jesus.
      • Matthew 7:15-20 – A person’s actions (fruits) reveal their heart.
      • Judges 3:3-4 – These nations were left to test the obedience of Israel.
      • Deuteronomy 8:2
      • Deuteronomy 13:1-4 – God allows pressure to be put on His people to test their obedience.
    • In conversion
    • When we sin
      • We don’t always follow God’s commands. We have to make a decision about how to respond. Do we quit or do we repent and turn back to God?
    • When convicted by the word
      • Do we obey or not?
    • Today and tomorrow