Topical Encyclopedia The Pharisees were a prominent religious group in Judea during the time of Jesus Christ. Known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the traditions of the elders, the Pharisees held significant influence over the religious and social life of the Jewish people. Despite their often contentious relationship with Jesus, the Gospels record several instances where Pharisees invited Him into their homes, providing a unique context for His teachings and interactions.Invitations to Dine One notable instance of Jesus being invited by a Pharisee is found in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 7:36, a Pharisee named Simon invites Jesus to eat with him. During this meal, a sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume, leading to a profound teaching moment about forgiveness and love. Jesus uses the opportunity to contrast the woman's actions with Simon's lack of hospitality, illustrating the depth of God's grace and forgiveness. Another significant invitation occurs in Luke 11:37, where a Pharisee invites Jesus to dine with him. During this meal, Jesus delivers a series of "woes" to the Pharisees and experts in the law, criticizing their hypocrisy and legalism. He challenges their focus on outward appearances while neglecting the inner matters of justice and love for God. This encounter highlights Jesus' willingness to confront religious leaders directly, even in their own homes. Teaching Opportunities The invitations extended to Jesus by the Pharisees often served as platforms for teaching and revealing deeper spiritual truths. In Luke 14:1, Jesus is invited to the house of a prominent Pharisee on the Sabbath. Observing the guests vying for places of honor, Jesus shares a parable about humility and the kingdom of God. He emphasizes the importance of humility and the reversal of worldly values in God's kingdom, teaching that "everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14:11). Complex Relationships The interactions between Jesus and the Pharisees were complex, characterized by both conflict and dialogue. While the Pharisees often opposed Jesus and His teachings, their invitations to Him suggest a level of curiosity and engagement. These encounters provided Jesus with opportunities to challenge their understanding of the law and to reveal the heart of God's commandments. Scriptural References · Luke 7:36-50: Jesus is invited by Simon the Pharisee, leading to a lesson on forgiveness. · Luke 11:37-54: Jesus dines with a Pharisee and delivers a series of woes. · Luke 14:1-24: Jesus is invited to a Pharisee's house on the Sabbath and teaches about humility. Through these interactions, Jesus consistently pointed to the deeper spiritual realities of God's kingdom, challenging the Pharisees to look beyond their legalistic practices and to embrace the transformative power of God's love and grace. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 7:36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 11:37 Library Christ's Reprehension of the Pharisees Seeking a Sign his Censure ... Christ Warns his Disciples against the Pharisees. --The Power of ... Cure of the Infirm Woman on the Sabbath; the Pharisees ... Woes on the Pharisees Christ Forgives the Magdalen at the House of Simon the Pharisee. ... The Morning-Meal in the Pharisee's House - Meals and Feasts among ... The Third Day in Pasion-Week - the Last Series of Parables: to the ... Christ is All Come Rest Awhile The Call of Matthew - the Saviour's Welcome to Sinners - Rabbinic ... Resources If Jesus condemned the Pharisees for praying out loud, should we pray aloud? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was Jesus writing in the dirt/sand when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery? | GotQuestions.org Who were the Herodians? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Irony: The Pharisees and the Herodians to Jesus Pharisees: Association With Publicans and Sinners Pharisees: Become Disciples of Jesus Pharisees: Come to Jesus With Questions Pharisees: Concerning the Resurrection Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by John Pharisees: They Minister to Jesus Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to Fasting Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Duties of Children to Parents Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Sabbath Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Washing of Hands The Pharisees by Descent, Especially Esteemed The Pharisees: A Sect of the Jews The Pharisees: As a Body, Rejected John's Baptism The Pharisees: Believed in the Resurrection The Pharisees: Character of Active in Proselytising The Pharisees: Character of Ambitious of Precedence The Pharisees: Character of Avaricious The Pharisees: Character of Cruel in Persecuting The Pharisees: Character of Fond of Distinguished Titles The Pharisees: Character of Fond of Public Salutations The Pharisees: Character of Oppressive The Pharisees: Character of Outwardly Moral The Pharisees: Character of Particular in Paying all Dues The Pharisees: Character of Rigid in Fasting The Pharisees: Character of Self-Righteous The Pharisees: Character of Zealous of the Law The Pharisees: Character of Zealous of Tradition The Pharisees: Christ: Asked for Signs By The Pharisees: Christ: Called Fools and Blind Guides The Pharisees: Christ: Called, and Evil and Adulterous Generation The Pharisees: Christ: Called, Serpents and Generation of Vipers The Pharisees: Christ: Compared, to Graves That Appear Not The Pharisees: Christ: Compared, to Whited Sepulchres The Pharisees: Christ: Condemned By, for Associating With Sinners The Pharisees: Christ: Declared the Doctrines of, to be Hypocrisy The Pharisees: Christ: Declared the Imaginary Righteousness of, to be Insufficient The Pharisees: Christ: Denounced Woes Against The Pharisees: Christ: Left Judea for a Time on Account of The Pharisees: Christ: Offended, by his Doctrine The Pharisees: Christ: Often Invited By The Pharisees: Christ: Tempted By, With Questions About the Law The Pharisees: Christ: Watched By, for Evil The Pharisees: Imputed Christ's Miracles to Satan's Power The Pharisees: Made Broad Their Phylacteries The Pharisees: Many Priest and Levites Were of The Pharisees: Many Rulers, Lawyers, and Scribes Were of The Pharisees: Often Sought to Destroy Christ The Pharisees: Sent officers to Apprehend Christ The Pharisees: some Came to John for Baptism The Pharisees: The Strictest Observers of the Mosaic Ritual The Pharisees: Their Opinions, a Standard for Others Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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