Jesus’ teaching was unmasking the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. For the most part, they were respected leaders in Judaism. Eugene Peterson, the translator of The Message, puts it in very modern language. Luke 12: 1-3 By this time the crowd, unwieldy and stepping on each other’s toes, numbered into the thousands. But Jesus’ primary concern was …
The Jewish leadership confronted Jesus by asking Him, “Who gave you the right to stop the Temple marketplace?” This was a legitimate question. Without a chain of authority, there will be chaos. The success of any organization, whether social, governmental, or religious, depends on the authority of leadership. Jewish Leadership Knew Their Source of Authority …