Woes for the Pharisees,

2. Woes for the Pharisees, Woes for the Lawyers, Woes for US!

3. The term ‘Woe’ is a term of Warning.

4. The term ‘Woe’ is a term of Warning. • Parents warn their children about: • Dangerous situations • Impending punishment for misbehavior

5. The term ‘Woe’ is a term of Warning. • Parents warn their children about: • Dangerous situations • Impending punishment for misbehavior • Teachers warn their students about: • Consequences of failure to complete assignments • Failure to follow rules of behavior

6. The term ‘Woe’ is a term of Warning. • Parents warn their children about: • Dangerous situations • Impending punishment for misbehavior • Teachers warn their students about: • Consequences of failure to complete assignments • Failure to follow rules of behavior • Pharmacists warn about problems with: • Medication side effects • Interaction of medications • Misuse of medication

7. Warnings are Everywhere!

8. Warnings are Everywhere! • Weather Warnings • Warnings on Road Signs • Financial Warnings • Product Recall Warnings

9. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible.

10. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid:

11. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. Romans 6:23

12. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. “The wages of sin is death” Rom. 6:23

13. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. “The wages of sin is death” Rom. 6:23 “The soul that sins, it shall die” Ezek. 18:20

14. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. • Disastrous situations we get ourselves into.

15. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. • Disastrous situations we get ourselves into. The children of Israel were told to drive out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan. Exodus 23:31-33

16. God in compassion for his creation, man, provides warnings throughout the Bible. • He warns us that we might avoid: • Consequences of Sin. • Disastrous situations we get ourselves into. • Ultimately, He gives us warnings so that we might enjoy eternal life with him versus eternal death separated from him.

17. We cannot possibly look at all of the warnings that God gives us in the Bible in the time that we have this morning.

18. We cannot possibly look at all of the warnings that God gives us in the Bible in the time that we have this morning. There are some warnings given to the Jews in Luke 11:37 through 12:12 that are as important for us to consider today as they were for them then.

19. We cannot possibly look at all of the warnings that God gives us in the Bible in the time that we have this morning. There are some warnings given to the Jews in Luke 11:37 through 12:12 that are as important for us to consider today as they were for them then. This is because these warnings deal with our attitude and our hearts.

20. We cannot possibly look at all of the warnings that God gives us in the Bible in the time that we have this morning. There are some warnings given to the Jews in Luke 11:37 through 12:12 that are as important for us to consider today as they were for them then. This is because these warnings deal with our attitude and our hearts. Whether we do things that are good or things that are evil, it all starts in our hearts with our attitude.

21. Binding ‘Tradition’ as Law Luke 11:37 - 41

22. Binding ‘Tradition’ as Law • Washing before a meal is now, and always has been, for sanitation purposes.

23. Binding ‘Tradition’ as Law • Washing before a meal is now, and always has been, for sanitation purposes. • These Jews were more concerned about this ceremonial washing than they were about the filth of greed and wickedness in their own hearts.

24. Binding ‘Tradition’ as Law • Washing before a meal is now, and always has been, for sanitation purposes. • These Jews were more concerned about this ceremonial washing than they were about the filth of greed and wickedness in their own hearts. • Today, we can get caught up in making an outward show of being very pious and religious and forget that our charge is to seek the lost, spread the Gospel, and glorify God and the salvation he has provided.

25. Tithing even herbs and forgettingabout Justice and Love Luke 11:42

26. Tithing even herbs and forgettingabout Justice and Love • They should have tithed without leaving the other things undone.

27. Tithing even herbs and forgettingabout Justice and Love • They should have tithed without leaving the other things undone. • Today, we live in a very affluent nation. Many times we have the tendency to ‘throw money” at problems or tasks that need to be done, instead of applying our own talents and abilities to do what we can do ourselves.

28. Tithing even herbs and forgettingabout Justice and Love • They should have tithed without leaving the other things undone. • Today, we live in a very affluent nation. Many times we have the tendency to ‘throw money at problems or task that need to be done, instead of applying our own talent and abilities to do what we can do ourselves. • Evangelism is one example where this is a problem, all too often.

29. Desiring a place of Honor Luke 11:43

30. Desiring a place of Honor • We are displeasing to God when we seek to exalt ourselves over others.

31. Desiring a place of Honor • We are displeasing to God when we seek to exalt ourselves over others. 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And Jesus called a little child to him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” 4 “Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:1- 4

32. Desiring a place of Honor • We should always seek to bring glory to God in the things that we do, both in the worship service and in our everyday lives. 1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your father in heaven.” 2 “Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” Matthew 6:1- 2

33. Lawyers concerned about the ‘Reproach’ brought on them by Jesus’ words Luke 11: 45 - 52

34. Lawyers concerned about the ‘Reproach’ brought on them by Jesus’ words • Jesus uses several points to show them that the ‘Reproach’ is the result of their own actions.

35. Lawyers concerned about the ‘Reproach’ brought on them by Jesus’ words • Jesus uses several points to show them that the ‘Reproach’ is the result of their own actions. • That it started with their own forefathers.

36. Lawyers concerned about the ‘Reproach’ brought on them by Jesus’ words • Jesus uses several points to show them that the ‘Reproach’ is the result of their own actions. • That it started with their own forefathers. • They themselves, are continuing in their fathers’ sin in building tombs for the prophets, and celebrating the death of the prophets, rather than their prophecies.

37. Lawyers concerned about the ‘Reproach’ brought on them by Jesus’ words • Jesus uses several points to show them that the ‘Reproach’ is the result of their own actions. • That it started with their own forefathers. • They themselves are continuing in their father sin in building tombs for the prophets, and celebrating the death of the prophets, rather than their prophecies. • From Abel to Zechariah, from beginning to end.

38. Hypocrisy Luke 11:53 – 12:12

39. Hypocrisy • Jews get very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy.

40. Hypocrisy • Jews get very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy. • Hypocrisy does not mean that we don’t own up to our beliefs.

41. Hypocrisy • Jews get very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy. • Hypocrisy does not mean that we don’t own up to our beliefs. • Hypocrisy is pretending to be something that we are not.

42. Hypocrisy • Jews get very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy. • Hypocrisy does not mean that we don’t own up to our beliefs. • Hypocrisy is pretending to be something that we are not. • It is like leavening. 12:1

43. Hypocrisy • The Jews got very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy. • Hypocrisy does not mean that we don’t own up to our beliefs. • Hypocrisy is pretending to be something that we are not. • It is like leavening. 12:1 • God knows the truth about who we are, and one day our record will be laid open before us for all to see. 12:2-3

44. Hypocrisy • Jews get very upset with Jesus, leading to his warning about hypocrisy. • Hypocrisy does not mean that we don’t own up to our beliefs. • Hypocrisy is pretending to be something that we are not. • It is like leavening. 12:1 • God knows the truth about who we are, and one day our record will be laid open before us for all to see. 12:2-3 • But encouragement and comfort is given. 12:4-12

45. As we live our day to day lives,we should:

46. As we live our day to day lives,we should: • Remember the warnings that God gives us.

47. As we live our day to day lives,we should: • Remember the warnings that God gives us. • Concern ourselves with all of God’s laws and instructions.

48. As we live our day to day lives,we should: • Remember the warnings that God gives us. • Concern ourselves with all of God’s laws and instructions. • Especially when it comes to helping each other and those who are lost.

49. As we live our day to day lives,we should: • Remember the warnings that God gives us. • Concern ourselves with all of God’s laws and instructions. • Especially when it comes to helping each other and those who are lost. • Remembering to humble ourselves as servants.

50. As we live our day to day lives,we should: • Remember the warnings that God gives us. • Concern ourselves with all of God’s laws and instructions. • Especially when it comes to helping each other and those who are lost. • Remembering to humble ourselves as servants. • Be on guard against hypocrisy.