575. Many of Jesus’ deeds and words constituted a “sign of contradiction”,321 but more so for the religious authorities in Jerusalem, whom the Gospel according to John often calls simply “the Jews”,322 than for the ordinary People of God.323 To be sure, Christ’s relations with the Pharisees were not exclusively polemical. Some Pharisees warn him of the danger he was courting;324 Jesus praises some of them, like the scribe of Mark 12:34, and dines several times at their homes.325 Jesus endorses some of the teachings imparted by this religious elite of God’s people: the resurrection of the dead,326 certain forms of piety (almsgiving, fasting and prayer),327 The custom of addressing God as Father, and the centrality of the commandment to love God and neighbour.328
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
240. What is the purpose of holy images?
165. In what way is the Church holy?
566. What places are conducive to prayer?
327. What is the office confided to a Bishop in a particular Church?
390. What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
54. How did God create the universe?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
What does “giving thanks in all circumstances” mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
