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

Matthew 5:20

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

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

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

Leaven or yeast.

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

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

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

God’s principles.

6
Q
  1. Holiness standards are an external sign of what?
A

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

7
Q
  1. What is a primary source of impurity?
A

Certain forms of media.

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

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

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

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

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

a. Samaritans

b. Publicans (tax collectors)