1-26-20 "The Nature of the King" pastor Alden Park
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cell group questions
Matthew 23
1 - What did the Pharisees claim as the source of their social authority? (v.2)
2 - To what extent was this true?
3 - No social structure is perfect, but having none at all is catastrophic. What is Jesus helping people realize in v.3?
4 - There is at least one terrible accusation in each of verses 4,5, and 6. Discuss the contrast between the character of the Pharisees and Jesus's own character, on the basis of these verses.
5 - In the attempt to be the conscience of a nation, what was strongest in the Pharisees themselves: the conscience or the ego? (vv. 5-7)
6 - What things do we pursue to satisfy our egos?
7 - In what ways do these things fail us?
8 - Pray together for the blessing of a life like the one in verses 11 and 12.
1 - What did the Pharisees claim as the source of their social authority? (v.2)
2 - To what extent was this true?
3 - No social structure is perfect, but having none at all is catastrophic. What is Jesus helping people realize in v.3?
4 - There is at least one terrible accusation in each of verses 4,5, and 6. Discuss the contrast between the character of the Pharisees and Jesus's own character, on the basis of these verses.
5 - In the attempt to be the conscience of a nation, what was strongest in the Pharisees themselves: the conscience or the ego? (vv. 5-7)
6 - What things do we pursue to satisfy our egos?
7 - In what ways do these things fail us?
8 - Pray together for the blessing of a life like the one in verses 11 and 12.