Text for Today (Friday), December 5, 2014: Many . . . of the rulers actually put faith in[Jesus], but because of the Pharisees theywould not confess him.—John 12:42. How much better it would have been for those rulers had they not given so much importance to what the Pharisees thought! Earlier in his ministry, Jesus had clearly identified why many would not receive him and put faith in him. (John 5:39-44) The nation of Israel had been anticipating the arrival of the Messiah for centuries. When Jesus began teaching, some individuals may have discerned from Daniel’s prophecy that the appointed time for Christ’s appearance had arrived. Months earlier when John the Baptizer came preaching, many were saying: “May he perhaps be the Christ?” (Luke 3:15) But those versed in the Law failed to accept Jesus as the Messiah. Pinpointing the reason, Jesus asked them: “How can you believe, when you are accepting glory from one another and you are not seeking the glory that is from the only God?” w13 2/15 4:6, 7
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