John 5:37-41

"And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
I do not accept praise from men, but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts."

Don't be so involved in "religion" that you miss Christ!

The religious leaders knew what the bible said,

but failed to apply its words to their lives.

They knew the teachings of the Scriptures,

but failed to see the Messiah to whom the Scriptures pointed.

They knew the rules

but missed the Savior!!!