Lesson 18 - The righteousness of the Pharisees

Question 1

1. Which scripture makes it clear that our righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees if we are to enter heaven?

Answer 1

Matthew 5:20

Question 2

2. Give three (3) reasons why Jesus condemned the Pharisees:
   a.
   b.
   c.

Answer 2

a. They trusted in their outward appearance
b. They trusted in their own actions
c. They had a wrong attitude

Question 3

3. What is always used in scripture to describe corruption?

Answer 3

Leaven or yeast.

Question 4

4. The Greek word (hypokrites) was used in Greek theatre to describe what?

Answer 4

An actor who wore a mask to indicate what character he was playing.

Question 5

5. The Pharisees trusted in their fence laws (seyag) rather than in …?

Answer 5

God’s principles.

Question 6

6. Holiness standards are an external sign of what?

Answer 6

That an authentic work of salvation and Christian maturity is taking place in the heart.

Question 7

7. What is a primary source of impurity?

Answer 7

Certain forms of media.

Question 8

8. In what three (3) areas are Apostolics different to Pharisees?

Answer 8

a. Our values
b. Our vision
c. Our lifestyle

Question 9

9. What was Jesus’ main problem with the Pharisees?

Answer 9

Their outer holiness was only a facade to camouflage their inner sin.

Question 10

10. Jesus commended the faith of two (2) types of people who were hated by the Pharisees. List them:
    a.
    b.

Answer 10

a. Samaritans

b. Publicans (tax collectors)