“Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?” ~Religious elites to Jesus disciples
Jesus gets in trouble a lot. The religious elites don’t like who He hangs out with. They let Jesus know. …
Tag Archives: Religious Leaders
Woe — What does it mean and why does Jesus use it so much?
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
“Watch out for the religion scholars.” ~Jesus
Jesus is constantly challenging the religious elites and leaders of His time here on earth. He still does today. This …
Pharisees (religious elites) — Accusing Jesus the Messiah of being demon-possessed
Pharisees (religious elites) opposed Jesus the Messiah during his ministry and were among those who brought about his crucifixion. Some Pharisees, …
Am I being fickle? Do I get swayed by the next great thing?
Am I being fickle? Do I get swayed by the next great thing spoken by the new charismatic religious leader …
“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.” ~Apostle Paul
This is very common. I don’t think of it that way naturally but it is when you start looking below …
“Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” ~Jesus
Holy Tuesday is is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here …
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~ God
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
“I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” ~Jesus to the religious leaders
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt.” ~Luke
Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: “Two men went up …
“Religious leaders talk a good line, but they don’t live it.” ~Jesus
“Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. “The religion scholars [Scribes …
Miracles of Jesus – How they reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom
There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …
“And haven’t you read in God’s Word, ‘From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise’?” ~Jesus
When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through …
“I also know your insides are maggoty with greed and secret evil.” ~Jesus
When he finished that talk, a Pharisee asked him to dinner. He entered his house and sat right down at …
“False Messiahs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect.” ~Jesus
And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; for false Messiahs …
“Why, then, do you think this was written?” ~Jesus
Jesus was constantly getting under the skin of the religious leaders and scholars. At the conclusion of the story Jesus …
“Keep a sharp eye out for the yeast of Religious Leaders.” ~Jesus
It is only one slight difference in an ingredient in breads. A tortilla or cracker is remarkable different from San …
“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” ~Jesus
I am blind. Jesus opens my eyes and I see. Jesus has a question for me. “Do I believe in …
“Woman, where are they? Does no one condemn you?” ~Jesus
The religious scholars are at again. They are non stop in their efforts to trap Jesus. Imagine the futility of …
“Let her alone. She’s anticipating and honoring the day of my burial.” ~Jesus
Breaking news! Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead so the religious leaders decide to kill Lazarus. Talk about not getting …
“Why do your disciples play fast and loose with the rules?” ~Religious scholars to Jesus
It is sad but religious people are consumed with “the rules”. Jesus knew it very well. He encountered it all …
“You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God” ~~Jesus
The Religious leaders of Jesus day were always trying to trip him up with trivial religious questions. You would have …
“There will be lying religious teachers among you.” ~Apostle Peter
Being a religious teacher doesn’t mean you are telling the truth about Jesus. This stuns me but I must learn …
"My Father is working straight through, even on the Sabbath. So am I." ~~Jesus
Jesus rattles the religious leaders. He does it all the time. It is intentional. No, I didn’t mean to do …
"They just use me as a cover for teaching whatever suits their fancy." ~~Jesus
Jesus is very direct about how religious leaders are focused on justifying what they teach to match their way of …
