Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Messiah Pronounces Prophetic Woes – Matt. 23:1-39.

I. The Woeful Context Matt. 23:1-12.

A. Real verses faux shepherds of Israel 1-4.

B. Woeful egomaniacs 5-7.

C. A contrast in a context 8-12.

II. The Great Prophet Pronounces Woes Matt. 23:13-30.

A. Closing the narrow gate 13.

B. Faux shepherds and faux piety 14.

C. Recruiting for Satan 15.

D. Useless ceremony and ritual 16-22.

E. Faithless faithfulness 23,24.

F. Clean dishes, dirty hearts! 25,26.

G. Clear hypocrisy sharply exposed 27,28.

H. Stolen valor 29-32.

III. Judgment of Woeful Behavior Matt. 23:33-39.

A. Hell is for real! 33-36.

B. Amazing Grace how sour the sound! 37-39.