Luke 11:37-44 - Truth or Tradition

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Mar 3, 2025 · 5m

From Luke 11:37 to the end of the chapter Jesus is dealingwith the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, scribes, and the lawyers (who were supposedto be the experts in interpreting the Law of Moses). At this stage in Christ'sministry, it is obvious that the Pharisees and religious leaders were bent ondestroying Him. In the previous verses (vv. 33-36), Jesus was exposing thedarkness of their hearts. Their hearts were so dark that they refused to acceptthe very Light of God that was in their midst.

It is reasonable to believe that this “certain Pharisee”invited Jesus to his home for a meal with a…