MATTHEW

Chapter 23

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STUDY:

  • What was Jesus' overall thought about the Pharisees and scribes?
  • What did Jesus instruct the people to do in regards to the teaching of the Pharisees and scribes?
  • What were some of the names Jesus called the Pharisees and scribes?
  • What does Jesus say will happen to the person who exalts himself?
  • What is a proelyte?
  • What were the weightier matters of the law Jesus referred to?
  • What was Jesus saying about the Pharisees and scribes in verses 25-28?
  • As they are, are the Pharisees and scribes that Jesus is speaking of going to heaven?

APPLICATION:

  • In what ways do you resemble a Pharisee?
  • Are you humble or proud? Will you be humbled or exalted?
  • Are you more concerned with your outward godly appearance or the true matter of your heart?

Read my thoughts on this chapter:

HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." {Verse 12}

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