Hope for Hypocrites
Matthew 23:13-30
Part of The Gospel of the King—According to Matthew
May 5, 2024

Matthew 23:13-30

Hope for Hypocrites

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Scribes and Pharisees - A History

5 Indictments on Religious Leaders
Matthew 23:1-12

  1. They do not practice what they preach
  2. They are unwilling to do what they demand of others
  3. They love to show off
  4. They love to be honored
  5. They are arrogant and see ministry as an opportunity to gain recognition and wealth

False Teachers are coming:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
- 1 Timothy 4:1-3
- 2 Timothy 3:1-9
- 2 Peter 2:1-3

7 Woes for Hypocrites
Matthew 23:13-36
Woe = Ouai

Woe #1
Keeping people out of the Kingdom
Matthew 23:13-14

Woe #2
Converting people to legalism and works-righteousness
Matthew 23:15

Woe #3
False and self-serving Bible teaching
Matthew 23:16-22

Woe #4
Emphasizing one law to the neglect of another
Matthew 23:23-24

Woe #5
External Righteousness and Internal Corruption
Matthew 23:25-26

Woe #6
Outward Religion and Heart wickedness
Matthew 23:27-28

Woe #7
A claim to godliness without substance
Matthew 23:29-36

Judgment

Hope for Hypocrites