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What was the primary source of contention between Jesus and the Pharisees?
What was the primary source of contention between Jesus and the Pharisees?
- Jesus' association with tax collectors and sinners, whom the Pharisees considered unclean
- Differing interpretations of Jewish law, particularly regarding Sabbath observance (correct)
- Jesus' claim to be the Messiah, which the Pharisees interpreted as blasphemy
- Disagreements over Temple practices and sacrificial rituals
How did the Pharisees generally react to Jesus' teachings and actions?
How did the Pharisees generally react to Jesus' teachings and actions?
- They formed an alliance with the Romans to persecute him
- They were divided, some opposing him while others sought understanding or even supported him (correct)
- They completely ignored him and his ministry
- They fully embraced his teachings and became his followers
Which of the following examples best illustrates the Pharisees' opposition to Jesus based on their interpretation of Jewish Law?
Which of the following examples best illustrates the Pharisees' opposition to Jesus based on their interpretation of Jewish Law?
- Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, which the Pharisees viewed as a political act of rebellion
- Jesus' healing of a man on the Sabbath, which they considered a violation of Sabbath laws (correct)
- Jesus' association with Samaritans, whom the Pharisees considered heretical
- Jesus' cleansing of the Temple, which the Pharisees saw as a challenge to their authority
Who was Nicodemus, and what was his significance in relation to Jesus?
Who was Nicodemus, and what was his significance in relation to Jesus?
What role did scribes play in relation to Jesus and the Pharisees?
What role did scribes play in relation to Jesus and the Pharisees?
Flashcards
Pharisees
Pharisees
A group influential in Jewish law, often opposing Jesus' teachings.
Opposition to Jesus
Opposition to Jesus
Pharisees challenged Jesus on law interpretations, especially the Sabbath.
Nicodemus
Nicodemus
A Pharisee who sought understanding from Jesus, not hostility.
Scribes
Scribes
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Roman occupation
Roman occupation
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Study Notes
Harvesting on Sabbath
- A passage in Exodus permits harvesting on the Sabbath
- Jesus' disciples were confronted by Pharisees for doing so
- Jesus refuted the Pharisees' claim, citing examples from Scripture
Jesus and the Pharisees
- Jesus encountered a man with a withered hand in the synagogue
- Pharisees challenged Jesus about healing on the Sabbath
- Jesus responded that it was lawful to do good on the Sabbath
- Jesus healed the man, causing the Pharisees to storm out of the synagogue
Jesus' Enemies
- Pharisees played a significant role in Jesus' story
- Not all Pharisees were enemies of Jesus; some were good and decent people
- Nicodemus, a Pharisee, was an honest seeker who met with Jesus
- Herod Antipas, a ruler, was looking to kill Jesus, but there are no specifics
- Pharisees weren't uniformly bad. They were a reform force, admired and respected
- Scribes, known as Jewish scholars, were also Pharisees, frequently mentioned in the Gospels
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