Études 1 à 4
- 1L'appréciation contradictoire du peupleDe la 3ème Pâque au début de la dernière semaineJean 7.40-53
- 2L’invitation chez un pharisienDe la 3ème Pâque au début de la dernière semaineLuke 11.37
- 3Le jugement des religieux et les reproches du Messie JésusDe la 3ème Pâque au début de la dernière semaineLuc 11.38-54
- 4Repas chez un pharisienDe la 3ème Pâque au début de la dernière semaineLuke 14.1
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PER216
The conflicting assessment of the people
On the last day of the Feast of Sukkot in Jerusalem (October AD 32), Jesus proclaims himself to be a source of living water. The crowd is divided: some recognize him as the Messiah, others refuse to accept what is plain. The guards sent to arrest him disobey, impressed by his words. Nicodemus argues for a fair judgment, while the Pharisees put forward flimsy arguments. The opposition of the religious authorities turns fanatical, making Jesus' death their sole objective.
John 7.51 (King James Version) :Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER227
The invitation to a Pharisee's home
Pericope 227 recounts the invitation extended to the Messiah Jesus by a Pharisee for a meal, reported only by Luke (Lk 11.37). Far from being well-meaning, this invitation seems to be a trap orchestrated to gather accusations against Jesus before witnesses. Aware of what was at stake, Jesus nevertheless accepts the invitation, strengthened by a spiritual assurance that his hour had not yet come. The event probably takes place in Jerusalem, during a journey that Jesus undertakes despite the threats of the religious authorities.
Luke 11.37 (King James Version) :And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER228
The judgment of religious leaders and the rebukes of Jesus the Messiah
During a meal at a Pharisee's house in Jerusalem (late 32), Jesus utters severe rebukes against the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. Luke 11.38-54, the only gospel to recount this episode, describes a hostile atmosphere in which the religious authorities look for evidence to condemn Jesus. His cutting words are in reality a call to repentance, ignored by men blinded by pride.
Luke 7.45 (King James Version) :Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER235
Meal at a Pharisee's house
The pericope PER235 recounts Jesus’ meal at the house of a leader of the Pharisees on a Saturday (Luke 14.1), in a context of growing confrontation. The Pharisees are seeking to gather evidence against him for the Sanhedrin. Despite the tensions, Jesus accepts the invitation, holds his ground and corrects their teachings. Luke is the only evangelist to report this episode, which most likely took place at the Saturday midday meal.
Matthew 18.16 (King James Version) :But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org