Hook: When have you seen someone stubbornly refuse to accept the plain facts in a situation?

Book: Under the cloak of darkness, this is the third trial that night of Jesus before the religious leaders. They refused to accept His teaching and miracles, which proclaimed and vindicated His true identity as the Son of God. Obviously, the facts only got in the way of their desire to eliminate Him. In their lust for status and control of the people, He was too much competition. Their refusal of the truth hurt Jesus but also revealed their motives. Callousness often provides a window on the heart.

Took: Why is arguing with hard-hearted people so frustrating? What does their stubbornness say about their motives?