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Why was it inevitable that Jesus would come into conflict with the religious and political authorities?
They did not understand who Jesus was and were afraid of him because they believed he would pose a threat to their position and the peace of Israel.
Who were the religious authorities?
Chief priests, teachers of the law, Sadducees, and Pharisees.
Who did the religious authorities see Jesus as and why was this a problem for them?
They saw that the way Jesus performed miracles and spoke about God made him a false prophet, something which the Law of Moses was very clear in such circumstances.
Deuteronomy 18:20
"A prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say...must be put to death".
Why were the religious authorities in such a fragile position?
The Romans had given the religious authorities the power to govern the everyday lives of the people, and in return, they expected the religious authorities to keep the people in order.
What did it mean that the religious authorities saw it as their sacred duty to preserve Judaism?
It meant ensuring people followed the Law of Moses, kept the Covenant with God, and did not threaten the fragile peace they held with the Romans.
Deuteronomy 13:4
"It is the Lord your God you must follow...serve him and hold fast to him".
The Romans and they wanted to collect the taxes and to maintain the nation in a state of peace. They were very wary of anyone who was a threat to that peace.
What 2 claims did Jesus make about himself?
To be the Son of Man and the Son of God.
What does the "Son of Man" mean in the Book of Daniel?
A divine figure sent by God to introduce the kingdom and bring judgement.
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