Matthew 26:3-5
Then
assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the
people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
And
consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
But
they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Notice at least four characteristics of the rulers
in Jusaism in regards to Jesus:
Conspiracy
People opposed to Christ tend to run in packs.
Even if they are aggressive enough to openly oppose Christ alone it is because
they assume the majority is on their side.
Deception
They looked for a way to take Christ without
causing a stir. They were not sure who would be for them in a frontal attack on
Christ and they could be sure the Romans would be opposed. Therefore they had
to find a way to take him without causing an uproar.
Death
They had no innocent motives concerning Christ.
They intended to have Him killed.
Hypocrisy
All of this was done under the guise of religion
and righteousness.
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