Jesus offers indictments against those who have power, especially those who are leaders in the religious community. These six “woes” (Luke 11: 37-54) expose hypocrisy that can consume us inside if we’re not attentive to our need to cultivate humility and see ourselves as standing in need of God’s forgiveness and grace.

The Eyewitness Bible series offers a contemporary perspective on Jesus’ conflicts with the Pharisees as told by one Pharisee. Begin at 8:40 and watch through 9:56 for today’s passage.