John 11:47, 57
Credenda:
We follow a Savior who was in trouble with the authorities of his day. They gathered together against Him (Psalm 2:2), and put out a warrant for His arrest (John 11:57). But He overcame all their jealousies and rebellions against God, but He did it by surrendering to their beatings and death, waiting for God's power to vindicate Him. He had the power to do it Himself (see the raising of Lazarus just before, especially 11:11 as it relates to Daniel 12:2), but He let His Father do it.
Agenda:
Calling Jesus a rebel is popular among rebels and those who like to "question authority." But you've got to be in trouble for the right reasons (1 Peter 4:15). No authority is absolute and perfect, so we can find ourselves in this position. But if we're there, we need to be careful about taking matters into our own hands. There is likely a way to handle it without directly flouting the authority, still submitting to it, and in a way that convicts the authority for its injustice, allowing God to be the final judge and avenger.
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