n Matthew 23, Jesus seems to be taunting the Jewish religious leaders, almost as if He were trying to goad them into taking action against Him (see v. 32). Why would Jesus bait them this way? What...

n Matthew 23, Jesus seems to be taunting the Jewish religious leaders, almost as if He were trying to goad them into taking action against Him (see v. 32). Why would Jesus bait them this way? What purpose did this serve?