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Blurred View
There are things in this world that can blur our view of the truth, or obscure our view.
Spiritually speaking we need to be careful what we allow into ourselves and what actions we take so not to have an obstructed, blurred view or cause one for others.
After recent confrontation with the Pharisees (Mk8:11-12) Jesus set’s out for the other side (Mk8:13)
From area of Dalmanutha (Mk8:10) now coming to Bethsaida Mk8:22)
Today we see the warning given by Jesus to the apostles while on the boat about the leaven of the Pharisees, Herod and in Matthew the Sadducees (Mt16:6, 11-12)
So, in our passage today we also will see that the disciples think Jesus rebuke is about their forgetfulness, in reality it is much more than about forgetting to pick up bread.
The lesson is about the teaching, the doctrine, of the Pharisees, Herod and the Sadducees that is still very applicable to the church today.
Defining Terms
Pharisees: Strict adherence to the Law, legalists
Herod: Political leader at the time.
Sadduccees: Had liberal theology
So now we need to look at the passage and also bring in the parallel Matthew passage.
MK8:14-15
Mk8:18-19
What did you see, what did you notice, what sticks out to you?
Mt16:
Mt18:
Mt16:9-10
What did you see, what did you notice, what sticks out to you?
Leaven of Pharisees
The Pharisees were considered a religious and political group that the scripture has much to say about.
When we understand them we can understand why Jesus says to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees.
They were strict observers of the law of Moses with the best of intention, to protect Judaism, but with wrong heart and faith not involved.
They also adhered to the “traditions of the elders” interpretations of the law that had been handed down you can look back at (Mk7:1-5) for scriptural proof.
More important is what Jesus had to say about them.
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They were blind leading the blind (Mt15:12-14)
They discarded the commandments of God for traditions of men (Mt15:3-6)
They were known as hypocrites (Mt15:7-8; Mt16:3; Mt23:1-4; Lk12:1)
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In Matthew Jesus had much to say about the leaven of the Pharisee’s
They were blind leading the blind (Mt15:12-14)
They loved to be seen in the public eye (Mt23:5) and loved the attention of men (Mt23:6-7)
They discarded the commandments of God for traditions of men (Mt15:3-6)
They discarded the commandments of God for traditions of men (Mt15:3-6)
Mt15
They were known as hypocrites (Mt15:7-8; Mt16:3; Mt23:1-4; Lk12:1)
They were known as hypocrites (Mt15:7-8; Mt16:3; Mt23:1-4; Lk12:1)
I Know there are a few passages here, but I think they are worth it for us.
and some Luke, just for fun
Do you remember the meaning of hypocrisy?
- an actor!
Actors can be good, they can be convincing too can’t they?
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They loved to be seen by men (Mt23:5) and loved attention by men (Mt23:6-7)
They loved to be named, to have titles (Mt23:8-10)
They were a stumbling block and kept people from entering the kingdom of heaven (Mt23:13)
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They loved to be seen by men (Mt23:5) and loved attention by men (Mt23:6-7)
and add to that
They loved to be named, to have titles (Mt23:8-10)
They loved to be named, to have titles (Mt23:8-10)
They were a stumbling block and kept people from entering the kingdom of heaven (Mt23:14)
They were a stumbling block and kept people from entering the kingdom of heaven (Mt23:13)
There are more I only make mention of today due to trying to get to the others.
You can study these out on your own.
Manipulated religion for money making purposes (Mt23:14)
Instead of help, they caused hurt (Mt23:15)
They spoke, made distinctions that God did not (Mt23:16-22)
While they were legalists in some areas of law, they ignored others (Mt23:23-24)
Pharisaism today
Teach traditions, doctrine of man vs. the Bible, commandments of God.
Teach one thing, do another
Do things for attention and recognition and demand a title
Use religion to make money and impress others instead of saving souls
Make distinctions where God through His Word does not.
It is possible have a Pharisee mindset today; Jesus was warning them then and we should heed the warning today and check ourselves to make sure we do not have this mindset or action.
Leaven of the Sadducees
They are a religious and political group known, noted for their liberalism.
But what does the scripture say about them?
Let’s see.
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They were connected with powerful people (Act5:17)
They believed only the laws in Pentateuch were binding
They did not believe in resurrection, spirits, angels (Act23:8)
They did not believe in heaven or hell or punishment or reward after death
They did not
They did not believe in resurrection, spirits, angels (Act23:8)
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They were connected with powerful people (Act5:17)
They believed only the laws in Pentateuch were binding
They believed only the laws in Pentateuch were binding
They did not believe in resurrection, spirits, angels (Act23:8)
They did not believe in heaven or hell or punishment or reward after death
They did not believe in heaven or hell or punishment or reward after death
Look at what Jesus has to say about them (Mt22:23-29)
Mt22:
Mt22:
Claimed they did not know the scriptures (v.29); even ones they held to be true
Jesus proved the point (Mt22:31-32; Exo3:6)
Jesus proved it
which is further evidenced by
Jesus claimed they did not know the power of God (v.29)
Like many liberals they were influenced by rationalism and failed to believe what both Jesus (Mt19:26) and Gabriel knew (Lk1:37) that nothing was impossible with God.
Rationalism (noun) -a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
Let me give you one more definition that lines up with the Sadducees
THEOLOGY: the practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion.
They assumed that if they could not comprehend something, explain it out, then it must not be true since it cannot be proved.
Let me give you one more definition that lines up with the Sadducees
/ˈraSHənlˌizəm,ˈraSHnəˌlizəm/
noun
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
Sadducees of today
THEOLOGY: the practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion.
One who takes a part of Gods word but rejects other parts
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