Debate 101. Luke 20.

Here are some rules for debate based on what happens to those who oppose Jesus in Luke 20.

1. Choose your opponent carefully. (v.1-8).
2. Choose your venue carefully. (v.9-19, esp. v.19)
3. Choose your debate points carefully. (v.20-26)
4. Choose clever rhetorical tactics at your own risk. (v.27-38)
   
5. Choose a graceful exit, when beaten. (v.20:39-40
6. Choose silence when overwhelmed by the force of your opponent's argument. (v.41-44)

And the winner was...