DCLM Daily Manna 10 April 2026: What a Question!
MEMORY VERSE: “Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David” (Matthew 22:42)
BIBLE READING: Matthew 22:41-46 (KJV)
41 – While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
42 – Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.
43 – He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44 – The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45 – If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
46- And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
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In 2016, the world witnessed an event that stunned global intellectual and political circles: the unexpected outcome of the US presidential election. Pundits, pollsters, and seasoned analysts had confidently predicted one result, only for reality to overturn their calculations. The shock exposed a truth often overlooked by the world’s elite: even the sharpest minds can misjudge the forces at play.
A similar moment unfolds in our passage. The Pharisees – religious scholars, legal experts, and the intellectual elite of their time – had spent the day challenging Jesus with intricate theological and legal traps. Yet, with a single question, Christ dismantled their assumptions, exposing the limits of their understanding. The question He asked was not merely an intellectual puzzle but a revelation of divine mystery “What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he?” They responded with certainty: “The son of David.” It was the expected answer, drawn from prophetic Scriptures. But Jesus pressed further: “How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?”
The logic was inescapable. If the Messiah was merely David’s son, why did David himself call Him Lord? The Pharisees, men trained in theological argumentation, were left speechless. The passage concludes with a striking statement: “And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.” Christ’s question shattered their limited framework. They had confined the Messiah to human lineage and earthly rule, but Jesus revealed a greater reality: He was not just David’s descendant but David’s Lord.
Everybody from all occupations – academics, policy makers, thought leaders, and influencers – must answer this question at some point in their lives. In an age where human intelligence and expertise are exalted above any other consideration, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: knowledge alone does not lead to ultimate wisdom. Today, scholars no doubt dissect theology, leaders shape nations, and innovators push boundaries; yet, without Christ, all wisdom is vain. The question remains relevant: What think ye of Christ? Is He just a historical figure, a moral teacher, or the Lord of all, including your own Lord and Saviour? The response is all yours to give.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The best of earthly wisdom is far from being a match for divine wisdom.
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DCLM Daily Manna 10 April 2026
