This message on Matthew 23 was preached at Littleton Bible Chapel on January 26, 2014.
Outline:
Five Descriptions of the Kind of Leader Christ Rejects (23:1-7).
#1 - They don’t practice what they preach (23:1-3).
#2 - They place heavy burdens on people, which they don’t do (23:4).
#3 - The practice their righteousness as a show (23:5,7).
#4 - They want to be seen and noticed and recognized as spiritual important people (23:6).
#5 - They love their titles (23:7).
Two Descriptions of the Kinds of Leaders Christ Produces (23:8-12).
#1 - They reject titles of privilege and status (23:8-10).
#2 - They accept lowly service (23:11-12).
Application