Religious Hypocrisy & Divine Judgment: Understanding the Eight Woes of Matthew 23

Join hosts Alex McFarland and Bert Harper on American Family Radio’s Exploring the Word as they journey through the severe warnings and grief of Matthew 23. In this episode, Alex and Bert break down Jesus’ condemnation of the scribes and Pharisees, unpacking the eight woes directed at religious legalism, spiritual hypocrisy, and outer show versus inner transformation. They discuss the dangers of legalistic burdens, pride in religious titles, and Jesus' emotional lament over Jerusalem's rejection. The hosts also address listener questions regarding modern Judaism, archaeological claims surrounding Noah's Ark, and how the local church can minister with grace to unwed mothers while honoring biblical truth.