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What political concern did the Jewish leaders have regarding Jesus?
What political concern did the Jewish leaders have regarding Jesus?
Why was Jesus' interaction with sinners and Gentiles considered problematic?
Why was Jesus' interaction with sinners and Gentiles considered problematic?
What was the religious leaders' accusation of blasphemy based on?
What was the religious leaders' accusation of blasphemy based on?
What event led to speculation about Jesus' return to Jerusalem?
What event led to speculation about Jesus' return to Jerusalem?
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In what way did Jesus allegedly violate Jewish law?
In what way did Jesus allegedly violate Jewish law?
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Study Notes
Reasons for Jesus' Death
- Three main reasons for Jesus' enemies wanting to kill him: political, religious, and blasphemous
- Political: Jesus' popularity with the people threatened the religious establishment's authority, and the Romans might intervene. Caiaphas expressed this concern.
- Religious: Jesus disregarded Jewish law, e.g., healing on the Sabbath, associating with sinners and Samaritans.
- Blasphemous: Jesus claimed authority equal to, or greater than, ordained religious teachers, implying divinity and blasphemy. He claimed God as his Father and claimed divinity.
Lazarus
- Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
- This act resulted in the mob's belief that Jesus was a threat.
Political Concerns
- Jesus' popularity threatened the limited authority of the religious establishment (Sanhedrin)
- Roman concern about the potential for unrest due to religious leaders
- Fear of Roman intervention, if provoked by the religious conflicts
- Potential for a wider unrest, leading to Roman intervention and likely removal of all Jewish leaders
Religious Concerns
- Jesus disregarded Jewish law concerning Sabbath violations, healing on the Sabbath, mingling with sinners and Samaritans.
- Ignoring established ritual purification rules
- Implied blasphemy due to differing interpretation of the Law
Blasphemy
- Accusations of blasphemy stemmed in part from Jesus' claim of godliness
- Jesus' teachings and actions challenged existing religious authorities.
- Jesus' claims of direct communication with God were viewed as blasphemous.
- Jesus' perceived audacious pretenses to divinity were viewed as intolerable and inexcusable.
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Explore the complex motivations behind the enemies of Jesus that led to his crucifixion. This quiz delves into the political, religious, and blasphemous reasons that fueled their actions. Understand how Jesus' popularity posed a threat to the established order.
