0:01 - Opening Prayer 1:23 - Introduction to the Religious Environment of Luke 2:34 - The Four Major Jewish Sects 3:00 - Who Were the Pharisees? 4:42 - Pharisees' Religious Beliefs 6:07 - The Role of the Talmud 7:14 - Parallels with Modern Fundamentalism 8:44 - Example: Dress Codes in Church 11:06 - Biblical Precedent for Dress Codes 14:11 - The Shift in Dress Standards Over Time 17:59 - Tradition vs. Biblical Authority 19:52 - Pharisees' Belief in Resurrection and Angels 21:23 - Pharisees and the Synagogue System 25:19 - Pharisees and Personal Holiness 26:46 - Prayer and Fasting Practices 27:51 - Tithing Practices 29:41 - Jesus' Critique of Pharisaic Hypocrisy 31:52 - The Danger of Outward Religion 35:02 - Pharisees' Influence on Early Christianity 37:51 - Comparison with Other Jewish Groups 41:02 - Pharisees' Desire for Social Influence 45:01 - Balancing Righteous Living with Humility 50:42 - The Pharisees' Legacy in Judaism 54:44 - Final Thoughts and Application 56:09 - Closing Prayer
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