“And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.” The Rhythm of Ministry and Retreat Matthew 15:39 concludes a profoundly significant event in…

“And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.” The Scale of the Miracle In Matthew 15:38, we find the culmination of Jesus’ miraculous feeding of…

“Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,” Context To better understand Matthew 15:1, let’s explore the context leading up to this verse. In the previous…

“Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.” Context This verse is part of a larger passage where…

“But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” Context Matthew 15:3 is part of a dialogue between Jesus and…

“For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.” This verse is part of a larger discourse between…

“But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;” Context In Matthew 15, Jesus is…

“Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,” Context In Matthew 15, Jesus is engaged in a discussion with the Pharisees and scribes who had come from Jerusalem. They…

“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.” Context To understand the significance of this verse,…

“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Context This verse is part of a larger passage where Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes…