Jesus’s Opening Three Woes: Shutting Heaven, Children of Hell, Religious Rationalizations

Ryan Hawkins

Ryan Hawkins

Senior Pastor

May 31, 2026

Reference

Matthew 23:13-22

Jesus’s Opening Three Woes: Shutting Heaven, Children of Hell, Religious Rationalizations

Jesus protects his flock now by giving three opening "woe to you" statements

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Jesus’s Opening Three Woes: Shutting Heaven, Children of Hell, Religious Rationalizations

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Matthew 23:13-22

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Matthew 22:41-46

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Matthew 22:39-40

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Matthew 22:34-38

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