Matthew 23

Matthew's text and Jesus' teaching are becoming more and more profound. I am finding it more and more difficult to interpret and summarize it. For better analysis, I refer you to Dan's blog.

Jesus is really egging on the Pharisees, isn’t He? He isn’t pulling any punches at this time. I’m sure this is a small part of what Judgment will be like, Jesus listing off transgressions while we are unable to provide any rebuttal. Woe to all who do not have the righteousness of Jesus to counter the stain of sins. Forget our outward appearance and concentrate on cleaning our hearts. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”