Twentieth Century Pharisees

In this message, Pastor Jack teaches on the danger of religious legalism by examining the characteristics of the Pharisees in Jesus’ day. Drawing from Matthew 16 and his recent trip to Israel? especially standing at the ruins of ancient Chorazin where Jesus did his mightiest works but was rejected? Pastor Jack warns that believers today can fall into the same trap: believing the Bible is God’s Word, affirming God’s miraculous power, and emphasizing holiness, yet missing the present, living work of Christ. He urges the congregation to avoid becoming “20th century Pharisees” and instead remain soft-hearted, forgiving, and open to God’s present miracle-working power.