Authentic Faith: Lessons from Jesus on Hypocrisy

📖 Introduction

Explore the heart of genuine faith as Jesus confronts the religious leaders of His day in the Gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 23:1-36, Jesus sharply rebukes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy—pretending righteousness while neglecting justice, mercy, and true devotion to God. This seven-day Bible study invites you to examine what it means to walk in spiritual humility and live authentically before God and others.

Why focus on hypocrisy? Hypocrisy is not just a historical issue; it is a challenge we face today. Jesus’ words offer a profound call to self-examination, urging us to replace outward show with inward transformation. He demands a faith that goes beyond ritual and external appearances, reaching the core of our hearts.

Over this week, we’ll journey through Jesus’ powerful teaching, reflecting on key themes: the dangers of pride, the need for sincerity in faith, and embracing humility as the foundation of true discipleship. Each day will deepen your understanding and invite honest reflection on your own spiritual walk.

You will discover how to guard against the subtle traps of self-righteousness and become people who embody the justice and mercy God desires. This study is a call—not to condemn, but to embrace authentic faith that glorifies God and blesses others.

May your time with Scripture inspire transformation, as you embrace the humility Jesus champions and respond to His call to live faithfully in a world too often marked by pretense.