Jealousy Toward Jesus

[SeniorSeeker]

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Matt. 27:18 "For he knew that they handed Him over because of envy"

Skim over quickly the first 11 chapters of Matthew, focusing specifically on what things Jesus did. Then read Matthew 12:14. What was it about Him and what He did that would have caused the leaders to respond this way? What did their actions reveal about their hearts? As you think about your answer, dwell on the question of how you might have responded were you in their situation. Matthew 12:14 "But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus."

The chief priests and elders were knowledgeable and exacting in the observance of the law. But their analysis of religious life was so microscopic that they had lost sight of the point of religion. Jesus brought a fresh view of piety, and the people of Israel (including religious leaders) heard the good news of salvation. Instead, though, of thanking Jesus for alerting them to their self-destructive path, they sought to destroy Him. How often folk let their own jealousy blind them to what should be obvious. After all that Jesus was doing, the miracles, the healing, the casting out of demons, it

 

[Anonymous]

It is the same way today as the Winds of Doctrines blow here and there drawing people to churches that preach to itching ears and do not preach against the dangers of sin any more, so they can have lots of people attending to fill the offering plates with more money, to live highly off the congregation and build larger church buildings! I myself, think the smaller church gatherings are more powerful by being filled with God's Holy Spirit and using the gifts He gives for His glory and praise when preachers speak the Truth of God's Word! Amen! Ma Betty