8 “Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? 49 No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law—there is a curse on them.”
No big take away I guess. But I'm always struggling with why these people that have apparently spent their lives studying the Old Testament work so hard not to believe, to look for reasons to say Jesus is not the messiah in spite of all he had done to reveal himself. These verses make me think its about losing power. By knowing more than anyone else about the law they seek to have power over others--be rulers.
Jesus represents an end to their power which they apparently love more than their own eternal lives. Seems ridiculous of them. But do I ever do anything like the Pharisees or rulers? Well hopefully I don't go as far as trying to have power over others but I probably do prioritize things in my life as I see fit, exercising my power over my own will versus God's will for me. Less striking than the Pharisees maybe, but ridiculous none the less.
not sure I hit the mark but just some thoughts that flowed.
knut
I agree with your frustration towards those around Jesus and their lack of belief. But, to be honest, I would probably be right there with em.
ReplyDelete18 Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
Here's my verse.
lesson?. Stay grounded in the word. Only good can come of it.
tp