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Episode 109 - Matthew 15:1-9 - When Tradition Replaces Truth
Scripture: Matthew 15:1–9 (NIV)
Episode Summary
In this episode, we explore Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over ritual purity and tradition. What begins as a question about handwashing becomes a deeper challenge about authority, obedience, and the danger of using religious systems to avoid God’s commands.
Takeaways
The issue is not hygiene but ritual tradition
Jesus contrasts human tradition with God’s commands
Corban reveals how religion can be used as a loophole
Hypocrisy is outward performance without inward alignment
True faith is rooted in obedience, not appearance
Recommended Reading & Sources
Matthew 15:1–20 (NIV, NRSV, ESV, CSB)
Jewish Annotated New Testament
CSB Study Bible
About the Podcast
Gospel at a Glance walks through the gospels one short passage at a time, finding depth, challenge, and comfort in just a few verses. Follow for daily reflections that invite you to see how the kingdom of God still breaks into ordinary life.
Keywords: Matthew 15, Pharisees, tradition, Corban, hypocrisy, obedience
Hashtags:
#GospelAtAGlance #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #JesusTeachings #ProgressiveChristianity
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By Andi M.Scripture: Matthew 15:1–9 (NIV)
Episode Summary
In this episode, we explore Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over ritual purity and tradition. What begins as a question about handwashing becomes a deeper challenge about authority, obedience, and the danger of using religious systems to avoid God’s commands.
Takeaways
The issue is not hygiene but ritual tradition
Jesus contrasts human tradition with God’s commands
Corban reveals how religion can be used as a loophole
Hypocrisy is outward performance without inward alignment
True faith is rooted in obedience, not appearance
Recommended Reading & Sources
Matthew 15:1–20 (NIV, NRSV, ESV, CSB)
Jewish Annotated New Testament
CSB Study Bible
About the Podcast
Gospel at a Glance walks through the gospels one short passage at a time, finding depth, challenge, and comfort in just a few verses. Follow for daily reflections that invite you to see how the kingdom of God still breaks into ordinary life.
Keywords: Matthew 15, Pharisees, tradition, Corban, hypocrisy, obedience
Hashtags:
#GospelAtAGlance #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #JesusTeachings #ProgressiveChristianity