The Chief Priests and Pharisees sent officers (soldiers) from the temple to arrest Jesus. When they reported back without Jesus in tow, the officials were furious. “Why have you not brought him?” (John 7:45). The officers responded, “No one ever spoke like this man!” (John 7:46).
The response came back sharp and sarcastic. “Are you also deceived? Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in him? This crowd that does not know the law is accursed.” (John 7:47).
So here is there premise. 1) You are deceived (we aren’t). 2) None of us important smart people are fooled by this man (If you believe you are fooled). 3) The crowd is made up of ideates who are uneducated and easily mislead. (If you believe you show your ignorance and are not worthy of being associated with us.
Has anyone ever made you feel like that for believing?
