Also, don’t forget there were religious leaders and authorities during Jesus' time who had neutral or even positive stances toward Him:
Nicodemus: Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council (Sanhedrin). He approached Jesus with genuine curiosity and a desire to understand His teachings. In John 3, Nicodemus had a conversation with Jesus about being born again, indicating an open-minded approach to Jesus' message.
Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph was a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and a secret disciple of Jesus. After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph courageously went to Pilate to request Jesus' body for burial. This act of providing a proper burial for Jesus shows his respect for Jesus and his willingness to publicly identify with Him.
Gamaliel: Gamaliel was a highly respected Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. In Acts 5:34-40, he urged caution when the Sanhedrin was considering how to deal with the early Christian movement. He argued that if the movement was of human origin, it would fail on its own, but if it was from God, opposing it would be futile. His stance demonstrated a level of open-mindedness.
Zacchaeus: While not a religious leader, Zacchaeus was a tax collector, often seen as a social outcast. When he encountered Jesus, he repented and pledged to make amends for his wrongdoing. Jesus' acceptance of Zacchaeus and his response to Jesus' message indicated a positive transformation.
These individuals, among others, illustrate that not all religious leaders or authorities of that time were opposed to Jesus. Some were genuinely interested in His teachings, while others became followers and supporters of His message.
Also, don’t forget there were religious leaders and authorities during Jesus' time who had neutral or even positive stances toward Him:
Nicodemus: Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council (Sanhedrin). He approached Jesus with genuine curiosity and a desire to understand His teachings. In John 3, Nicodemus had a conversation with Jesus about being born again, indicating an open-minded approach to Jesus' message.
Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph was a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and a secret disciple of Jesus. After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph courageously went to Pilate to request Jesus' body for burial. This act of providing a proper burial for Jesus shows his respect for Jesus and his willingness to publicly identify with Him.
Gamaliel: Gamaliel was a highly respected Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. In Acts 5:34-40, he urged caution when the Sanhedrin was considering how to deal with the early Christian movement. He argued that if the movement was of human origin, it would fail on its own, but if it was from God, opposing it would be futile. His stance demonstrated a level of open-mindedness.
Zacchaeus: While not a religious leader, Zacchaeus was a tax collector, often seen as a social outcast. When he encountered Jesus, he repented and pledged to make amends for his wrongdoing. Jesus' acceptance of Zacchaeus and his response to Jesus' message indicated a positive transformation.
These individuals, among others, illustrate that not all religious leaders or authorities of that time were opposed to Jesus. Some were genuinely interested in His teachings, while others became followers and supporters of His message.
Yet the religious authorities killed him anyway. Meaning the ruling body was against and carried out the indirect murder.