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God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleship

DAY 17 OF 31

  

January 17

Introduction

When some Pharisees and Sadducees ask Jesus to perform a miracle, he challenges the legitimacy of their request. He then warns the disciples to guard themselves from the dishonest teachings of these religious leaders. 

Today’s Key Scripture: Matthew 16:11

[Jesus said:] “How is it that you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? Guard yourselves from the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!”

Today’s Reading 

Matthew 16:1-12

Reflect

Why did some Pharisees and Sadducees ask Jesus to perform a miracle? How did Jesus respond? The reference to bread in verses 8-11 recalls the earlier two feedings recorded in Matthew 14:13-21 and 15:32-39. Why did Jesus chide the disciples about their faith? What was it that they didn’t understand? What warning did Jesus give his disciples concerning the Pharisees and Sadducees? By employing the metaphor of yeast, Jesus was teaching that the dishonest teachings of these religious leaders was affecting the whole people of Israel the way a little bit of yeast makes a whole batch of dough rise. What “yeast” do we need to watch out for today?

Pray

Lord Jesus, help me to be on guard against false teachings and to discern the truth by listening to your voice and following you. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those who are influenced by false teachings

Tomorrow’s Reading

Matthew 16:13-28: Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah.

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About this Plan

God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleship

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleship.”

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