Having Ears to Hear—Listening to Understand
During his public ministry, Jesus made as many opponents as disciples. His most vocal opponents, the scribes and Pharisees, should have been his strongest supporters. They knew the scriptures well. If anyone should have recognized the Messiah when He arrived, it was them. Yet, all they could do was find fault with Him and resist His teaching. I’ve been wondering exactly how it is that a competent leader can find themselves opposed by very people…