277. Reading 47. Matthew 23.1-24 Woes on Hypocrites (Part 1)

Today we read Matthew 23:1-24. Jesus turns from answering His adversaries to openly indicting them — warning the crowds against the scribes and Pharisees who say and do not do, then pronouncing a series of woes that expose the religious corruption at the heart of Israel’s leadership. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. CLAUDE AI. Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v