Matthew 16:1-12 (The Yeast of Pharisees and Sadducees)

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They are seeking a sign from heaven while rejecting the signs they have been given on Earth.
They already possess the ability to interpret natural signs, yet they fail to recognize the significance of Jesus's presence and works. (correct)
They are not able to ask for a sign because they do not believe Jesus is the Messiah.
They misunderstand the signs they are shown and believe they are tricks.

They are aware that other people want to poison them.
They think Jesus is warning them about the literal yeast used in baking by the Pharisees and Sadducees.
They believe Jesus is speaking in parables they cannot understand.
They are preoccupied with their lack of bread and interpret Jesus's words literally. (correct)

The need for repentance.
The destruction of Nineveh.
His upcoming resurrection after three days, mirroring Jonah's time in the belly of the fish. (correct)
His future death.

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<p>The corrupting and misleading teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Pharisees and Sadducees asked Jesus to show them a sign from heaven to test him.

Jesus criticized them for being able to interpret weather signs but not recognizing the signs of the times.

Jesus warned his disciples to be on their guard against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

The disciples initially misinterpreted Jesus's warning about yeast as a concern about forgetting to bring bread.

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A metaphor for the corrupting and pervasive influence of their teachings; Jesus was cautioning against their doctrine, not literal yeast.

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Pharisees and Sadducees asked Jesus for a sign from heaven to test him.
Jesus responded that they can interpret the weather by looking at the sky.
They cannot interpret the signs of the times.
Only the sign of Jonah will be given to the wicked and adulterous generation that looks for a sign.
Jesus then left.

The disciples forgot to take bread when they crossed the lake.
Jesus warned them to be on their guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
The disciples thought he was talking about bread.
Jesus questioned their lack of understanding, reminding them of the feeding of the 5,000 and 4,000.
Jesus clarified that he was not talking about literal bread.
He was warning them against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
The disciples then understood that Jesus was talking about the teachings.