In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus observes a poor widow depositing two small copper coins into the temple treasury. He then comments to his disciples that the widow has put in more than all the others, for they gave out of their abundance, while she gave out of her poverty. This passage sets the stage for Jesus' critique of the Pharisees, who are characterized by their external religiosity and lack of genuine devotion to God.
"The people will fall by the sword, and they will be taken captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. A Pharisee Lk21
The Pharisees' spiritual blindness was a result of their refusal to accept Jesus as the Messiah. They were more concerned with preserving their own power and status than with seeking God. Jesus' words are a warning to them and to all who would follow in their footsteps: spiritual blindness will lead to destruction. In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus observes a poor widow
Let’s bring this full circle. The search term is a collision of the sacred and the profane. "The people will fall by the sword, and