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According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 1, who came to Jesus?
According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 1, who came to Jesus?
Some Pharisees and teachers of the law
Who did not answer a word?
Who did not answer a word?
Jesus
Who 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!'?
Who 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!'?
Some Pharisees and teachers of the law
Finish this verse and give the reference: 'Great crowds came to him,...'
Finish this verse and give the reference: 'Great crowds came to him,...'
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What does eating with unwashed hands not make a man?
What does eating with unwashed hands not make a man?
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According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 4, whom should you honor?
According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 4, whom should you honor?
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Finish this verse: 'Great crowds came to him,...'
Finish this verse: 'Great crowds came to him,...'
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Who got into the boat and went to the vicinity of Magadan?
Who got into the boat and went to the vicinity of Magadan?
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Complete in essence the following verse: 'He answered, 'I was sent...'
Complete in essence the following verse: 'He answered, 'I was sent...'
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Who saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking, and the blind seeing?
Who saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking, and the blind seeing?
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Situation question: who said it and to whom: 'Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?'
Situation question: who said it and to whom: 'Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?'
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According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 26, what is not right?
According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 26, what is not right?
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From where do evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander come?
From where do evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander come?
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Into what will both fall if a blind man leads a blind man?
Into what will both fall if a blind man leads a blind man?
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Quote Matthew chapter 15, verse 18.
Quote Matthew chapter 15, verse 18.
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Who told the crowd to sit down on the ground?
Who told the crowd to sit down on the ground?
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Who answered, 'Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?'
Who answered, 'Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?'
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According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 32, what does Jesus have for these people?
According to Matthew, chapter 15, verse 32, what does Jesus have for these people?
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When did the disciples pick up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over?
When did the disciples pick up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over?
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Who has great faith?
Who has great faith?
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Study Notes
Pharisees and Teachers of the Law
- Pharisees and teachers from Jerusalem questioned Jesus about his disciples breaking the tradition of handwashing before eating (Matthew 15:1-2).
- They were concerned about adherence to oral traditions rather than the intentions behind the actions.
Jesus' Response
- Jesus emphasized the importance of honoring one's parents, as stated in the Law (Matthew 15:4).
- He highlighted that what comes from the heart, not external actions, defines a person (Matthew 15:18).
- Jesus also asserted that eating with unwashed hands does not make a man "unclean" (Matthew 15:20).
Healing Miracles
- Great crowds brought the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and others to Jesus, and he healed them (Matthew 15:30).
- The people's amazement followed these miracles when they witnessed the mute speaking, crippled being made well, lame walking, and blind seeing (Matthew 15:31).
Teaching and Faith
- Jesus stated he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, focusing his mission initially on the Jewish people (Matthew 15:24).
- He emphasized that evil thoughts and sinful actions originate from the heart (Matthew 15:19).
Compassion and Provision
- Jesus expressed compassion for the crowd that had been with him for three days, feeling concern for their hunger (Matthew 15:32).
- His disciples questioned how they could feed such a large crowd in a remote location (Matthew 15:33).
Miraculous Feeding
- After the people ate and were satisfied, the disciples collected seven basketfuls of leftover pieces (Matthew 15:37).
Interaction with Disciples
- Jesus' disciples informed him that the Pharisees were offended by his teachings (Matthew 15:12).
- A Canaanite woman demonstrated great faith, which impressed Jesus (Matthew 15:28).
Conclusion
- The chapter emphasizes Jesus' teachings about tradition versus heart intention, his miraculous healing powers, and the importance of faith and compassion in his ministry.
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