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1 Jesus Criticizes Unjust Leaders
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Jesus Criticizes Unjust Leaders Lesson 6

2 Lesson Outline Introduction A. Homes and Hearts B. Lesson Background
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Introduction A. Homes and Hearts B. Lesson Background

3 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Curb Appeal Real-estate agents often emphasize the importance of good “curb appeal” in an effort to sell houses. That expression refers to presenting an attractive outward appearance of the house so passersby will have a favorable first impression. Photo: © Irina88w / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © Irina88w / iStock / Thinkstock 3

4 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Curb Appeal It’s certainly true that the inside must also be well-kept. But people will likely not go inside the house if the outside shows too many signs of wear and tear. Photo: © Irina88w / iStock / Thinkstock 4

5 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Curb Appeal The scribes and Pharisees in Jesus’ day were known for their religious “curb appeal.” They appeared to live holy lives. But in their case a well-maintained exterior did not indicate the same on the inside. For this reason Jesus called them “hypocrites.” Photo: © Irina88w / iStock / Thinkstock 5

6 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline I. Warnings (Matthew 23:1-4) A. Esteemed Position (vv. 1, 2) B. Exploited Position (vv. 3, 4)

7 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! The Greek word translated hypocrites describes stage actors, those pretending to be something they are not. The term is quite fitting for the scribes and Pharisees, who were busy telling other people what to do, but not doing it themselves. Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 7

8 What Hypocrites! Today’s text is from Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26.
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Today’s text is from Matthew 23:1-4, Let’s look at a verse or two at a time, and see what the Pharisees did do and what they should have done. Click to add notes Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 8

9 What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:1-3. Verses 1-3: Did do:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:1-3. Verses 1-3: Did do: Sat on Moses’ seat Taught the people the Law of Moses Verses 1-3: Should have done: Practiced what they preached Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 9

10 What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:4. Verse 4: Did do:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:4. Verse 4: Did do: Loaded the people down with many traditions Emphasized traditions over the actual law Verse 4: Should have done: Showed compassion, not contempt, for those who struggled to keep the traditions Click to add notes Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 10

11 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Horizontal Visual Display this visual as you ask for examples of burdens Jesus is talking about and their modern equivalents.

12 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What did you learn from an experience of dealing with consequences of another’s hypocrisy? Talking Points for Your Discussion When it affected your family When it affected your church Other 12

13 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline II. Woes (Matthew 23:23-26) A. Regarding the Law (vv. 23, 24) B. Regarding the Leaders (vv. 25, 26)

14 What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:23. Verse 23: Did do:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:23. Verse 23: Did do: Carefully tithed garden herbs Verse 23: Should have done: Observed the important matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith (or faithfulness) Click to add notes Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 14

15 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How can our church ensure it gives proper attention to the weightier matters of the gospel? Talking Points for Your Discussion In the area of upreach (worship) In the area of outreach (evangelism and benevolence) In the area of inreach (spiritual growth) 15

16 What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:24. Verse 24: Did do:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:24. Verse 24: Did do: Strained out a gnat (filtering their drinking water)—that is, kept minor traditions Verse 24: Should have done: Not swallowed a camel (one of the largest unclean animals)—that is, not broken major laws Click to add notes Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 16

17 What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:25, 26. Verses 25, 26: Did do:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Hypocrites! Read Matthew 23:25, 26. Verses 25, 26: Did do: Cleaned the outside of their dishes Presented an outward appearance of goodness Verses 25, 26: Should have done: Avoided greed and excess Focused on inner goodness Click to add notes Photo: © Alex-mit / iStock / Thinkstock 17

18 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How can we protect our church leaders from the danger of spiritual blind spots? Talking Points for Your Discussion When they invite us to do so When we have not been invited to do so 18

19 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What steps can you take to avoid a spirituality that is oriented toward outward appearance? Talking Points for Your Discussion When you think you’re not at risk in this regard Considering the tension between needing to let your light shine (Matthew 5:14-16) and doing good deeds in private (6:1-4) 19

20 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Conclusion A. One Pharisee’s Testimony B. Staying Heart Healthy C. Prayer D. Thought to Remember

21 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How do you guard against placing confidence in yourself rather than in God? Talking Points for Your Discussion Steps that evaluate whether a problem exists Steps that correct an identified problem Steps that ensure the problem stays corrected 21

22 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock® As you read down the list of spices, ask students to match them up with the foods with which they are most commonly associated. Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 22

23 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 23

24 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 24

25 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 25

26 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 26

27 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 27

28 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 28

29 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Match the spices below with the food item with which the spice is often used. 1. Nutmeg A. Pizza 2. Fennel B. Chinese food 3. Curry C. Eggnog 4. Oregano D. Pickles 5. Paprika E. Sausage 6. Dill F. Indian dishes 7. Ginger G. Deviled eggs Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 29

30 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match The Pharisees were proud of themselves for very carefully tithing the spices in their lives: mint, anise (or dill), and cumin. But Jesus called them hypocrites for being distracted by such minor matters while ignoring the larger issues of life. Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 30

31 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match We also can be distracted by the less significant while neglecting the more important. In which one of the following areas are you most likely to be somewhat hypocritical? Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 31

32 Spice Match Areas of possible hypocrisy:
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match Areas of possible hypocrisy: Focusing on outward appearance rather than inner spiritual growth Being very busy “doing,” while neglecting quiet time with God Appearing as a “perfect” family at church while have major struggles at home Showing superficial politeness to someone while harboring deep resentment against that person Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 32

33 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Spice Match What can you do this week to become more genuine in how you live your life? Photo: © Shalith / iStock / Thinkstock 33

34 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Thought to Remember Let the great physician keep your spiritual heart healthy.

35 The widow and the unjust judge
Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Next Week’s Lesson The widow and the unjust judge

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