Show Notes
Why did the Pharisees clash so often with Jesus if they were genuinely trying to be faithful to God? Kaitlyn explains who the Pharisees actually were, why they saw Jesus as a threat, and why the familiar picture of them as self-righteous villains misses important context. She also explores what Jesus' harshest critiques were really about, why Christians should be careful about calling people "Pharisees" today, and what these conflicts teach us about faithfulness, power, and trying to do Jesus' job for him.
0:00 - Theme Song
1:36 - Why Were the Pharisees Angry at Jesus?
3:11- Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees?
8:42 - Human Mixed Motives
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14:40 - Why Was Jesus so Critical?
25:52 - End Credits
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