But when it came to the religious leaders, Jesus often displayed disgust and righteous indignation. You see, most of the outcasts of society knew they were sinners, but not so with the Pharisees ...

Jesus wants to teach people the importance of praying with the right attitude. This parable is aimed at those who think they are very righteous and look down on others – that is, the Pharisees.

In Matthew for instance, there are the "Woes on the Pharisees," whereas at the same time we have statements about Jesus coming to fulfill the law. So there seems to be a debate between Matthew and ...

The Pharisees are known to everybody from the New Testament where they enjoy a very negative press. They clearly are seen as the opponents of Jesus and "the bad guys." Who the Pharisees really ...

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, ‘What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?’ ‘The son ...

Jesus uses this example as the Pharisees would not criticise or question the actions of their greatest king. Jesus is explaining that human need is more important than man made laws and ...