Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: Mt 21:28-32

The prime duty of John was to bear witness. He bore witness to Jesus saying that Jesus was with God and Jesus was greater than him and John was not worthy even to bend down to untie his shoes. In bearing witness to Jesus, John realizes his own self and his relationship with him. He accepts in reality and in humility that he is only the voice in the wilderness.

Those who believed in the preaching of John and repented form their sinful ways and turned towards God are in the kingdom. It is not the status of the person or the position of the person which is important rather it the repentant heart and the following of God is that which gives entry into the kingdom.

திருமுழுக்கு யோவான் இயேசுவுக்கு சாட்சியாக இருக்கிறார். பிறருக்கு சாட்சியாக இருப்பதென்றால் அது தன்னிலை உணர்தளை வெளிப்படுத்தும் மேலும் யாருக்கு சாட்சியாக இருக்கிறோமோ அவரோடு கொண்டுள்ள உறவையும் வெளிப்படுத்தும்.

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 21:23-27

Authority is in question here. Specifically the source of authority is in question. People accepted the baptism of John the Baptist and many went after him and were baptized. Some Pharisees and the other leaders were also among the group of people who went to John for Baptism.

Jesus is also aware of the following of the people. When the leaders raised their questions on the source of authority of Jesus then Jesus wanted to know whether they were aware of the source of authority of John the Baptist. Indirectly Jesus affirms that the authority of John the Baptist was from God and so also his own.

அதிகாரம் ஆண்டவனிடமிருந்து என்பதுதான் இயேசுவின் மனநிலை. திருமுழுக்கு யோவானின் அதிகாரமும் இயேசுவின் அதிகாரமும் கடவுளிடமிருந்துதான் என்பது உறுதி.