Sermon Tone Analysis

Scripture Reading

Opening Prayer

Introduction

Review/Preview

Exposition

aorist tense -usually past tense - emphasis is not on the timing but that it is something that began at some time.

Could be translated that the scribes and Pharisees “sat” on Moses’ seat

NASB “have seated themselves”

the thrust of the idea is that they “have presumed to sit” in Moses’ seat

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I. Baseless rules breed hypocrisy so be sure to follow Jesus rather than man

Applications:

Always be sure before you place a burden on others.

Politics

Alcohol

Entertainment choices

For those burdens that you do place on others, always be ready to help

What is the church?

a body

we are to be each other’s first place we turn for help outside of our immediate family

Be careful not to abuse authority

Exposition 2

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II.

Hypocrisy is characterized by living for the attention and praise of others.

“You” is emphatic, directing the following words to His disciples rather than the general public

This certainly does not mean that they are secret words but rather that even through this type of teaching, God may use it to call sinners to repentance, allowing unbelievers a glimpse of the standard of righteousness laid before Jesus’ followers.

The title Rabbi was used towards “masters” whom disciples would follow.

These master/teachers were to be obeyed without question.

Jesus is telling us here that He alone is our Master.

He is our Lord whom we follow and obey without question.

This type of authority is to be given to no man, whether a Pastor, or church official, or anyone other than Jesus.

This doesn’t mean that we don’t follow the leadings and teachings of others such as pastors, but it means that we don’t follow them without questioning.

Without testing.

Don’t call your dad “father.”

Is that what this is saying?

“Fathers” were the ones who spoke the oral tradition and committed it to writting

These traditions were in the same place as the “Word of Our Father” or the Scriptures.

What is being said is, don’t let any man have the authority of God.

Our Father has given us His word to follow.

Example: Church Fathers

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III.

Jesus is our Teacher, the One whom we follow without question, and the only one truly qualified to sit in Moses’ seat!

This

IV.

Jesus followers observe a radically different form of life, seeking humility rather than pride.