For generations prophets had foretold that there would be a Messiah that would be born and that He would save his people. Many parents taught this to their children; but, what about the Pharisees and Sadducees? The lifestyle of the Pharisees was focused on strict adherence to both the Mosaic Law and additional laws and… Read More »
“Did You Wash Your Hands?”
“Jesus, you let your disciples eat without washing their hands. You know that they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat,” demanded the Pharisees. “And why do you, by your traditions, violate God’s commandment to ‘Honor your father and mother’? You say to your parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you; for I… Read More »
What Will Jesus Do?
“Today is the Sabbath, let’s keep our eyes on Jesus, to see if he breaks the law,” the Pharisees said. The crowd grew and soon it became wall-to-wall, standing room only. This made it impossible for four men who were carrying a crippled man, on a mat, to get anywhere near Jesus. “If we go… Read More »