## Matthew 15: Crumbs and Bread - Jan 21 - Tue

#### I. Tradition vs. the Commands of God v.1-20

- v.1-9

- v.10-20 - what comes from the heart defiles

- Fallen condition - tendency to focus on outward religion rather than inward love.

#### II. The Canaanite Woman v.21-28

- Jesus didn't answer

- 1. I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel

- 2. Not right children's bread - \*dogs

- Great is your Faith

#### III. Jesus heals many, feeds 4k v.32-39

- glorified the God of Israel

#### Truth -

God prioritized Israel as his chosen nation, but has a heart for all the nations! He honors the faith of the Gentiles

#### Application

- FCF - what comes from the heart defiles

- Inward righteousness vs. Outward religion

- Heed the Commands of God above tradition

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