Matthew 15: Tradition of the Elders
Why did Pharisees and teachers of the Law come from Jerusalem to see Jesus?
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King James
In what ways did Pharisees manipulate the Law to suit what they wanted?
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King James
What made the Pharisees’ actions hypocritical?
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In what ways might people have interpreted what Jesus said about being unclean? Why were the Pharisees offended?
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King James
Besides God, who can plant seeds? Why will some plants be pulled?
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King James
Why did Jesus say to let the Pharisees go their own way?
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King James
Why should what comes from our mouths be a greater concern than what we take in?
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Why did Jesus show reluctance in answering the Canaanite woman’s prayer?
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If the mother had not given a valid argument, do you think Jesus would have healed the daughter? Why?
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If a multitude gathered around Jesus, expecting him to heal their sick, why were they amazed when he did?
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Why were the people willing to go home?
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After feeding five thousand, why did the disciples doubt what Jesus would do in feeding four thousand?