## Matthew 15: Crumbs and Bread - Jan 21 - Tue
#### I. Tradition vs. the Commands of God v.1-20
- v.1-9
- v.10-20 - what comes from the heart defiles
- Fallen condition - tendency to focus on outward religion rather than inward love.
#### II. The Canaanite Woman v.21-28
- Jesus didn't answer
- 1. I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel
- 2. Not right children's bread - \*dogs
- Great is your Faith
#### III. Jesus heals many, feeds 4k v.32-39
- glorified the God of Israel
#### Truth -
God prioritized Israel as his chosen nation, but has a heart for all the nations! He honors the faith of the Gentiles
#### Application
- FCF - what comes from the heart defiles
- Inward righteousness vs. Outward religion
- Heed the Commands of God above tradition
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