JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE WEEK 41 (41 OF 52)
Scripture: Matthew 15, Matthew 16, Matthew 17, Matthew 18, Matthew 19, Matthew 20, Matthew 21, Matthew 22, Matthew 23, Matthew 24, Matthew 25, Matthew 26
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Journey Through the Bible Week 41 (41 of 52)
Series: 365 Day Journey Through the Bible
Donald Cantrell
Matthew 15-26
Day 281 October 8 - Matthew 15, 16, and 17
In chapter 15, the scribes and the Pharisees were united in trying to entrap Jesus. The men propose a trick question to the Lord, which mostly involved the tradition of the elders and had nothing to do with the actual word of God. The question was pertaining to eating without washing ones hands. In the Old Testament, the priests were to observe certain ceremonial cleansings, but not the people. The elders imposed that the people should also wash their hands and this tradition was added to the original Law, but in vain if I may add.
Point to Ponder
Jesus threw the ball back into their court as he chastised them for using manmade tradition to disobey the true word of God. These leaders had imposed a loophole upon their parents and refused to honor them in which included supporting them, by dedicating their money to God. The leaders of Israel were so greedy that they refused to care for their mom or dad, who may have been in need. I am a firm believer in giving but you cannot give at the expense of defrauding others. If you give at the expense of taking care of your personal responsibilities, your giving is in vain. Then Jesus goes all in with his personal battle with the scribes and Pharisees, he calls them mere hypocrites. He says that they honor him with their lips, but their hearts are far from him.
I - The Cutting Rebuke (Matthew 15)
II - The Clear Revelation (Matthew 16)
III - The Compelling Reaction (Matthew 17)
Point to Ponder
In chapter 16, we see Jesus healing the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman. He had previously told his disciples not to enter into those cities, yet here he will heal this woman's daughter. The Jews had chosen to reject him and now he will take the gospel to the Gentiles. He goes on to heal many more as he tries to find refuge and relaxation around ...
Series: 365 Day Journey Through the Bible
Donald Cantrell
Matthew 15-26
Day 281 October 8 - Matthew 15, 16, and 17
In chapter 15, the scribes and the Pharisees were united in trying to entrap Jesus. The men propose a trick question to the Lord, which mostly involved the tradition of the elders and had nothing to do with the actual word of God. The question was pertaining to eating without washing ones hands. In the Old Testament, the priests were to observe certain ceremonial cleansings, but not the people. The elders imposed that the people should also wash their hands and this tradition was added to the original Law, but in vain if I may add.
Point to Ponder
Jesus threw the ball back into their court as he chastised them for using manmade tradition to disobey the true word of God. These leaders had imposed a loophole upon their parents and refused to honor them in which included supporting them, by dedicating their money to God. The leaders of Israel were so greedy that they refused to care for their mom or dad, who may have been in need. I am a firm believer in giving but you cannot give at the expense of defrauding others. If you give at the expense of taking care of your personal responsibilities, your giving is in vain. Then Jesus goes all in with his personal battle with the scribes and Pharisees, he calls them mere hypocrites. He says that they honor him with their lips, but their hearts are far from him.
I - The Cutting Rebuke (Matthew 15)
II - The Clear Revelation (Matthew 16)
III - The Compelling Reaction (Matthew 17)
Point to Ponder
In chapter 16, we see Jesus healing the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman. He had previously told his disciples not to enter into those cities, yet here he will heal this woman's daughter. The Jews had chosen to reject him and now he will take the gospel to the Gentiles. He goes on to heal many more as he tries to find refuge and relaxation around ...
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