We have seen how Jesus and the Pharisees clashed throughout his earthly ministry. Here in Matthew 23, Jesus exposes the Pharisees and pronounces woes on them. But the problem of the Pharisees was not just a Jewish problem, it is problem in every age. We will consider how significant this passage is for our understanding of the church and the life of faith. Our text is Matthew 23:1-12.
We will consider these three points from the text:
1. Jesus exposes the Pharisees.
2. Jesus instructs his church.
3. Jesus fulfills what He commands.