1. Spreading the Word Matthew 22:15-23:39 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. PhariseesPharisees SadduceesSadducees ScribesScribes - Legalists - Liberals - Teachers of Pharisees

3. Questioning Jesus (22:15-46) Pharisees Q - Taxes Sadducees Q - Relationships in heaven Scribes Q - Greatest Commandment Jesus Q - Messiah Lord and Son, how?

4. Questioning Jesus (22:15-46) Jesus Condemns Pharisees (23) 3 Revelations about Pharisees (v.1-12) 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36)

5. Questioning Jesus (22:15-46) Jesus Condemns Pharisees (23) 3 Revelations about Pharisees (v.1-12) 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 They Know, teach - don’t do (v.3) #2#2 They make hard, don’t help (v.4) #3#3 They do all to be seen, show (v.5-11)

6. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)

7. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)

8. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)

9. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)

10. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) #5#5 Legal in details, miss big issue (v.23-24) Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. (Matthew 5:7)

11. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) #5#5 Legal in details, miss big issue (v.23-24) #6#6 Only work on cleaning outside (v.25-26) Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)

12. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) #5#5 Legal in details, miss big issue (v.23-24) #6#6 Only work on cleaning outside (v.25-26) #7#7 Beautiful outside, dead inside (v.27-28) Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)

13. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) #5#5 Legal in details, miss big issue (v.23-24) #6#6 Only work on cleaning outside (v.25-26) #7#7 Beautiful outside, dead inside (v.27-28) #8#8 Act like...not fighting God (v.16-22) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

14. 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) #1#1 Keep selves & other from heaven (v.13) #2#2 Use religion to take advantage (v.14) #3#3 Proselytize people to hell (v.15) #4#4 Make loopholes for their lies (v.16-22) #5#5 Legal in details, miss big issue (v.23-24) #6#6 Only work on cleaning outside (v.25-26) #7#7 Beautiful outside, dead inside (v.27-28) #8#8 Act like...not fighting God (v.16-22)

15. Questioning Jesus (22:15-46) Jesus Condemns Pharisees (23) 3 Revelations about Pharisees (v.1-12) 8 Accusations against Pharisees (v.13-36) Jesus all with heart for them (v.37-39)