Matthew 23:13-36 – 7 woes of the Pharisees   Intro: Sermon concludes series of Christ’s 7 woes. Review Prop: Provocations of Christ’s indignation Woe to the pragmatists (vv. 13-15)   They lock the door to heaven. They force conversions. They condemn their converts.   Woe to the blind (vv. 16-22)   Blind by lying to...

Woe to the hypocrites (vv. 23-28)

[KEY] What characterizes “hypocrites.”

What to avoid and remove from our lives.

What characterizes Pharisees.

 

 

Inverted priorities (vv. 23-24)

[KEY] Scribes, Pharisees nt/criticized for precision...

Woe to the hypocrites (vv. 23-28) [KEY] What characterizes “hypocrites.” What to avoid and remove from our lives. What characterizes Pharisees.     Inverted priorities (vv. 23-24) [KEY] Scribes, Pharisees nt/criticized for precision w/the Law; Their interpretation and application of God’s Law. @/the Law, “What they say, goes!” Whether honoring the Law’s intent or not....

Matthew 23:13-15 – 7 woes of the Pharisees

 

[Intro] Ever heard phrase: “I call em’ like I see em’?”

An umpire’s phrase.

If you’re a good umpire, you are two things:

 

You’re fair and unpopular.

Usually, the umpire of a good game...

Matthew 23:13-15 – 7 woes of the Pharisees   [Intro] Ever heard phrase: “I call em’ like I see em’?” An umpire’s phrase. If you’re a good umpire, you are two things:   You’re fair and unpopular. Usually, the umpire of a good game remains unremembered. Unless they make a controversial call. What one side...

Matthew 23:1-12 – Jesus’ seven woes to the Pharisees (pt. 1): Hypocrisy’s Threat

 

Intro: Normal to have an automatic disgust for hypocrisy.

Sickens when someone we respect is found out.

Who they appeared to be; actions prove...

Matthew 23:1-12 – Jesus’ seven woes to the Pharisees (pt. 1): Hypocrisy’s Threat   Intro: Normal to have an automatic disgust for hypocrisy. Sickens when someone we respect is found out. Who they appeared to be; actions prove otherwise.   Hypocrisy of others, one level, but threat of hypocrisy in your life is deeper level....

Matthew 22:34-46 - Becoming a good Pharisee.

Intro: Last week's focus was on the last days, considering attack on Israel by Hamas.

Answering, Israel's present and future as a nation.

Considering history of God's chosen, in view of...

Matthew 22:34-46 – Becoming a good Pharisee. Intro: Last week’s focus was on the last days, considering attack on Israel by Hamas. Answering, Israel’s present and future as a nation. Considering history of God’s chosen, in view of Bible.   [KEY] W/Jews in view, go right to point of our passage: Conversion. Answer: “What does...

Matthew 22:34-46 - Becoming a good Pharisee.

Intro: Last week's focus was on the last days, considering attack on Israel by Hamas.

Answering, Israel's present and future as a nation.

Considering history of God's chosen, in view of...