Jerusalem, Jerusalem
In His eighth and final woe, Jesus condemns the scribes and Pharisees for building the tombs of the prophets while being just like their fathers who murdered them. His imminent death will prove Him right, but He makes an even bigger point. We live in a broken world where innocent blood is often shed. Just days ago Russia attacked Ukraine, including civilian targets, and thousands have already died. Jesus reveals that God isn’t far away, ignorant, indifferent, or unwilling to do something about it. He confronts violent and murderous peoples and gives His life to transform the world.