In Matthew 23:13-26 Jesus gives a pronouncement of woe against the scribes and pharisees. He exposes their hypocrisy as only he can do.

After Jesus answered the Jerusalem authorities who came to him to discredit him, he posed a question to them. This is the most important question any person can answer.

Jesus is confronted by a Pharisee who was an expert in the law. Here we see Jesus’ teaching concerning the law. He answers the Pharisee’s question and shows the simplicity and spirituality of the law.

We continue in Matthew 22 where Jesus is approached by the Sadducees, who do not believe in the resurrection. They attempt to stump Jesus with a question about the resurrection.

Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem is challenged by the Jerusalem authorities. After his parables expose their hypocrisy, they come to him with questions to “test” him.

This is the third parable that Jesus tells describing the coming judgment and reversal of the kingdom of heaven.

This is the second of three parables that describe the coming judgment and fulfillment of the kingdom of heaven on earth through the work of Christ.

All legitimate authority comes from God.