Matthew Part 86

Matthew 23:1-12.

Verse 1-12

Vs 1, Jesus’ last public sermon

Vs 2, Moses’ Seat

Seat of authority to teach God’s Law

Vs 3, Do and Observe what they tell you

Jesus’ irony perhaps or being as they relate to God’s Law

They are hypocrites

this is why its a terrifying thing to be a teacher, James 3:1

Vs 4, the heavy burden of the pharisees

The law was already hard to bear, Acts 15:10.

They made hedges, Mishnah Avot. 1:1 ““Make a fence for the Torah.”

they did this because they were legalists, which they would claim they werent

Sanhedrin 11:3, “A more strict rule applies to the teachings of scribes than to the teachings of Torah.” They said they had more authority.

Legalists, in their desire for self-righteousness, think they are speaking or interpreting for God

Walking x amount of steps, cracked dishes were unclean, etc.

they don’t do these things

Jesus invites for light burden, Matt. 11:28-29.

Vs 4, They want to be seen

Matthew 6:1-2, 6:16