Matthew 23- Final exam

How does Jesus describe the Scribes and Pharisees?

Hypocrites (7x)

Son of hell

Blind guides

Fools

Whitewashed tombs (looks good on the outside but not on the inside)

Serpents

Brood of vipers

Description and condemnation of the Scribes and Pharisees (v.1-7)

They do things to be seen by others.

Applications to Christ's listeners (v.8-12)

Emphasis on service and humility

Categories of woes

1-3: Doctrine of religious leaders

4: Transitional

5-7: Character of religious leaders

Woe 1 (vv. 13-14)

The religious leaders have led the people away from believing and following the Messiah

Woe 2 (vv. 15)

The religious leaders make disciples who become condemned

Woe 3 (vv. 16-22)

The religious leaders neglect to fulfill their oaths

Woe 4 (vv. 23-24)

The religious leaders tithe on the smallest gain

Woe 5 (vv. 25-26)

Wash the outside of the cup because the inside is corrupt

Woe 6 (vv. 27-28)

Paul uses the metaphor in Acts 23:3

Jesus' lament over Jerusalem

Last public recorded words of Jesus to the nation of Israel

They will not see Him as king until His premillennial return