conflict with the Pharisaical party is because they were committed to God’s revelation in the Torah, but their interpretation of it had shifted radically. This became a problem because the Pharisees disdained any other interpretation of the Torah except their own. They also gave in to a strong strain of jealousy, making Jesus a target of their anger. Here are some examples of the conflict that Jesus had with the Pharisees: • The Pharisees opposed John the Baptist and Jesus for their kingdom message (Matt.