Biblestudy: Matthew (Part Twenty)
Matthew 15:1-31
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John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 24-Feb-82; 59 minutes
description: (hide) The Pharisees criticize Jesus' disciples for not following ritual hand-washing traditions before meals. Jesus responds by pointing out how the Pharisees' traditions contradict and undermine God's commandments, such as honoring your father and mother. Jesus explains that what truly defiles a person comes from their heart and mind, not from eating with unwashed hands. He lists evil thoughts, murder, adultery, etc as what really defiles someone. Jesus travels to the region of Tyre and Sidon where he heals the daughter of a Canaanite woman, showing mercy even though his main ministry was to Jews. Jesus returns to the Sea of Galilee region and heals many people, including the lame, blind and mute. \n\n- The passage shows the difference between Jesus' religion focused on the heart and the Pharisees' focus on outward rituals and traditions. It also shows Jesus having some ministry to Gentiles before focusing back on going to Jerusalem and Judea.
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