Luke 11:37-12:3 // In this passage we encounter Jesus with a different tone and disposition than previously in Luke. Jesus issues six stern rebukes to the Pharisees and scribes because of their hypocrisy - in their self-righteous pursuits they have neglected the justice and love of God, and closed off the way of salvation from others. We should beware that we do not become like them by insisting on righteousness that comes from anywhere other than in Christ through the gospel.