The officers then came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring him?” The officers answered, “No one ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Have you also been deceived? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him? But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.”
Evidence of clashing of worldviews. The officers could not explain it but had sensed that there was something different about this man. Something otherworldly. The Pharisees' response was based upon a stale and legalistic interpretation of the law. A letter rather than spirit application of the Law of God.
Faith/belief/trust/commitment/obedience depends upon the recognition of the otherworldliness of the Law of God. An understanding of His mission to make all things new. (Revelation 21:5)
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 51
Mid-day: 119:137-144
Evening: Psalm 127
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