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The Lament Of Jesus

The Lament Of Jesus

    May 24, 2026

    Passage: The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew 23:37-39

    Preacher: Rob Holster

    Series: Gospel of the Kingdom

    Summary:

    Last time we looked at some harsh words from Jesus. Of all the stuff he encountered in his three years of ministry, it seemed like he reserved the harshest words for the religious leaders who had a hypocritical faith. They said one thing while doing another. They taught others to obey their traditions rather than the actual Word of God. But it was a warning to us as well. He was speaking harsh words about the Scribes and Pharisees, but he spoke them to his disciples––and to those who followed him. So we need to hear those words and learn from the Lord. The religious leaders looked good on the outside, but on the inside they were full of greed and self-indulgence and all sorts of impurity. The same can happen to us if we practice an insincere faith. In other words, we need to have integrity. We should be consistent with what we believe and what we practice. So this week we'll finish up Matthew 23, where Jesus laments the state of his people––especially the leaders. He wanted them to turn to him for refuge, but instead they would not believe. They weren't willing to see that they were living a lie, and not living for God.

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