Matthew 23:7-12 (Honorary Titles 2: The Brotherhood of All Men)

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Recall that Jesus has been denouncing the scribes and Pharisees for their desire to be noticed by men.  Considering the propensity of man’s fallen nature to seek such titles so they may be recognized by others and lord over them, what does Jesus command His disciples in Mat 23:8-10?  What is the significance of His…

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Matthew 23:7-12 (Honorary Titles 1: Exploited by the Education Industry)

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Recall that Jesus has been denouncing the scribes and Pharisees for seeking the recognition of men.  Besides loving the place of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greeting in the marketplaces, what else does Jesus mention they loved that illustrates their desire to be noticed by men?  See Mat 23:7. …

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Matthew 23:3-4 (Do As I Say, Not as I Do; Heavy Burdens)

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When Jesus says to the crowds and His disciples about the scribes and Pharisees, “all that they tell you, do and observe”, or when Paul says that “every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities” (Rom 13:1), are we to understand them to mean that we are to uncritically obey such authorities…

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Matthew 22:44 (Jesus Questions the Pharisees, Part 3: Christ’s Completed Work and Ascension)

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Besides teaching us about the divinity of Christ, what else may we infer about the Messiah and His kingdom from the prophecy in Psa 110:1 that Jesus posed to the religious leaders?  See Mar 16:19, Act 1:9, 2:34.  What does “Sit at My right hand” indicate about the completed nature of the Messiah’s work prior…

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