Holy Week - On Tuesday, Jesus was questioned by the Jewish leaders

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By Sara Ipatenco
."Jesus Preaches in the Temple" (from The Passion of Christ: A Gay Vision) by Douglas Blanchard
On Tuesday, Jesus was questioned by the Jewish leaders, who weren't convinced that he was the messiah. Jesus told these leaders several parables in an effort to get them to believe that he was, indeed, the messiah. His efforts weren't successful. Matthew 21:13 - Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you this authority?" [More]