Filling the Cup: As Jesus continues his strong denunciation of his opponents, the Pharisees and the Scribal Scholars, he points to the fact that they are filling the cup of God's wrath, and he clearly lets them know how they are doing it. However, at the end of this strong denunciation, his heart of compassion for Israel is revealed, and well as a clear promise that the Cup of Hope will also be filled. No matter what our circumstance, we can always look towards the Cup of Hope.