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    Jesus was not the only one talking about the kingdom of God.
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    The Jews of Jesus’ day were fed up with life under Roman occupation and were looking for change. ‘No king but God!’ was the religious and
    politically charged slogan on the streets. Someday soon, they believed, the promised Messiah – the saviour king – would come to bring justice and
    deliverance for Israel.&nbsp;
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    But everyone agreed that before that time came there would need to be spiritual reform. Religious laws, holy days and fasts must be strictly
    observed. Before they could hope for God’s rescue they must prove to God, by their religious observances, that they were worthy of it.&nbsp;
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    In Mark’s next set of quick-fire snapshots, we meet the Pharisees – a highly respected religious group. Of all the Jewish groups, they are the
    most committed to keeping the laws and the most earnest in their desire to see God’s kingdom come. How will they respond to Jesus? He claims to
    be the very one they are waiting for, but, as will become clear, he doesn’t exactly fit their profile.
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    Will they be open to having their ideas challenged, or will they react in defence of their traditions?&nbsp;
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