A clean heart. v1-9, 12-14 There are three lessons that Jesus wants us to learn from the Pharisees. v10-20 What causes a person to be unclean? Jesus points to human nature as fallen and depraved. Jeremiah 17:9 says that “the heart is deceitful above all things”. The human heart is inclined towards evil, wickedness and…

Who is Jesus? v1-12 Herod did not follow Jesus and so he did not know who Jesus was. Herod thought that Jesus was John the baptist who was raised from the dead. John was not afraid to speak the truth no matter the cost. The death of John the baptist is an example of how…

The purpose of parables. v1-17 Jesus begins using parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. Parables are earthy examples used to help people understand spiritual realities. Parables separate those whose hearts are truly seeking (verse 16) from those whose hearts are closed (verse 13). Parables cannot be understood unless we come to Jesus for the…

The true meaning of Sabbath v1-8 Jesus came to reveal the true meaning of the law. The Law is meant to be a blessing and not a burden (Matthew 11:28). The purpose of the Law is to reflect the character and Holiness of God. God rested after He completed His work of creation and blessed…