THE WORD OF GOD AND TRADITION
Matthew 15:1-28
Key verse 6
Who criticized Jesus’ disciples and why (1-2)? What did Jesus rebuke them for (3)? What example did he give (4-6a)? Read verse 6. What is more important than keeping tradition?
What did Jesus’ quote from Isaiah expose about the Pharisees (7-9)? What truth does Jesus want us to understand (10-11)? How does this answer their original accusation (2)?
What illustrations did Jesus give about the Pharisees who were offended (12-14)? How did Jesus explain his teaching to Peter (15-20)? What really defiles a person?
Where did Jesus go (21)? Who came to Jesus and what does her cry reveal about her (22)? How did Jesus respond, and what did his disciples urge him to do (23)? What did Jesus answer and why (24)?
What did the woman do next (25)? What does Jesus’ reply mean (26)? What wise and humble response did she give (27)? How and why did Jesus recognize and bless her?
How does this woman’s words and heart contrast with the Pharisees? How can we be more like the woman?