Chapter 25
Knowing When to Confront
Luke 7:36–50
At a Pharisee's dinner, Jesus addresses His host's judgment with a story and a question. This chapter explores when and how He chose to confront.
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The Gospels do not show Jesus responding to every conflict in the same way. These chapters explore situations in which He confronted directly, refused escalation, or remained silent.
Chapter 12
Confronting Hypocrisy
Matthew 23:1–36
Jesus speaks plainly about religious leaders who say and do not do. This story raises questions about what made such directness necessary.
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When Silence Is Stronger
Matthew 26:57–68; Matthew 27:11–14
Before His accusers, Jesus says almost nothing. Studying this alongside the others shows that confrontation was not His only response.
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