Matthew 15
From “Loopholes” To Love
Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!” Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your […]
Let Your Faith Be Undeniable In The Face Of Undesirable Circumstances
Matthew 15:21-23 NLTThen Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” But Jesus gave her no reply, not even […]
Hopeful or Anxious? What is the Condition of Your Heart? Your Words Reveal the Truth
Matthew 15:10-11 NLTThen Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “Listen,” he said, “and try to understand. It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” “But the words you speak come from the heart — that’s what defiles you.” […]