(i) The popularity of Jesus with the people brought Him into conflict with Jewish leaders who feared to lose their authority.
(ii) Jesus failed to observe the tradition of the elders.
(iii) Jesus claimed that He would destroy the Temple which was regarded as blasphemy.
(iv) They claimed He broke the law by carrying out healing on the Sabbath.
(v) He claimed to have power to forgive which sounded blasphemous because God is the only one who can forgive.
(vi) He mixed with sinners which made the Pharisees conclude that a holy person cannot associate with sinners.
(vii) Jesus' way of teaching involved condemning the Pharisees.
(viii) Jesus' claim to be the Messiah contradicted the popular Jewish expectation of a political messiah.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 17, 2017 at 09:15
- In what ways do Christians use their resources to glorify God?(Solved)
List ways in which Christians use their resources to glorify God.
Date posted: July 17, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the teachings of Jesus on material possession from the parable of the rich fool?(Solved)
List the teachings of Jesus on material possession from the parable of the rich fool.
Date posted: July 17, 2017. Answers (1)
- What was the teaching of Jesus on watchfulness and readiness for the Kingdom of God?(Solved)
Describe the teaching of Jesus on watchfulness and readiness for the Kingdom of God.
Date posted: July 17, 2017. Answers (1)
- In what ways do Christians demonstrate true discipleship today?(Solved)
Give ways in which Christians demonstrate true discipleship today.
Date posted: July 17, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the teachings of Jesus on the qualities of true discipleship from the sermon on the plain?(Solved)
Explain the teachings of Jesus on the qualities of true discipleship from the sermon on the plain.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What were the main divisions of the sermon on the plain?(Solved)
Identify the main divisions of the sermon on the plain.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- How should a Christian couple respond to childlessness?(Solved)
Give ways in which a Christian couple should respond to childlessness.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- In what ways was the birth and life of Jesus going to be extra-ordinary according to Angel Gabriel?(Solved)
Explain ways in which the birth and life of Jesus was going to be extra-ordinary according to Angel Gabriel.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What were the similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ?(Solved)
Highlight the similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why should employees be given a rest?(Solved)
Give reasons why employees should be given a rest.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- How can an alcoholic parent affect a Christian family?(Solved)
Explain how an alcoholic parent can affect a Christian family.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What is the significance of leisure in traditional African communities?(Solved)
Explain the significance of leisure in traditional African communities.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the effects of divorce on children?(Solved)
Outline the effects of divorce on children.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the problems of polygamous marriages in Kenya today?(Solved)
Explain the problems of polygamous marriages in Kenya today.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- How are the Christian teachings on marriage?(Solved)
Explain the Christian teachings on marriage.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- What is the significance of the Last Supper to Christians?(Solved)
Explain the significance of the Last Supper to Christians.
Date posted: July 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus?(Solved)
Give reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus.
Date posted: July 14, 2017. Answers (1)
- What message did Jesus deliver during the last supper?(Solved)
Outline the message delivered by Jesus during the last supper.
Date posted: July 14, 2017. Answers (1)
- What leadership qualities were demonstrated by the Centurion during the healing of his servant?(Solved)
Highlight the leadership qualities demonstrated by the Centurion during the healing of his servant.
Date posted: July 14, 2017. Answers (1)
- What teachings about Jesus can Christians learn from the healing miracles?(Solved)
List the teachings about Jesus that Christians can learn from the healing miracles.
Date posted: July 14, 2017. Answers (1)