Chart and Outline of Mark 11:27-12:40

Outline of Mark 11:27-12:40

• Introduction: Jesus makes his claim to national authority 11.1-26
• Jesus presents himself as king 11.1-11
• Jesus claims authority to judge the temple and nation 11.12-26
• Round 1: Jesus vs. Priests, Elders. Teachers 11.27-12.12
• Jesus’ authority is the same as John’s: God  27-33
• Jewish leaders reject God when they reject Jesus 12.1-12
• Round 2: Jesus v. Pharisees and Herodians 12.13-17
• Trap: Is Rome the real authority over the Jews ? 13-14
• Escape: God is the real authority.  15-17
• Round 3: Jesus v. Sadducees 12.18-27
• Doctrinal Challenge: Is there a resurrection? 18-23
• Jesus Wins: Torah proves resurrection 24-27
• Round 4: Jesus  and the Law Teacher 12.28-34
• Authority recognized: Jesus asked for his doctrine opinion 28-33
• Jesus’ Response: Kingdom access granted   34
• Conclusion: Who is the real authority? 12.35-40
• Messiah’s authority supersedes human authority  35-37
• Jewish leaders rejected Jesus’ authority and are thus condemned 38-40