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THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST

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RUSSELL SANDERS

10-8-2021

MATTHEW 15:1-20

Lesson 1

We will now have a short series of lessons on Matthew 15:1-20. Some parts need clarification to expand our understanding. This passage also has some very important things that Jesus said that apply even now to our daily life.

Verses 1-2 says, “Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying ‘why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread.’” Jesus did not directly answer their question. Instead, he turned the question against them by accusing them of being the ones who transgress God’s commandment.

Let’s first look at verse two about the washing of hands. In order to know that the disciples did not wash their hands before a meal (bread) means they were carefully watching and scrutinizing everything Jesus’ band was doing while in the vicinity of Jerusalem. They were fault finding.

Jerusalem was where you would find the strictest and the most devout Jews who followed the Law of Moses and the various traditions that had evolved over 1400 years of observance. Some of the traditions were written in the Talmud which was a book (of scrolls) written by scribes over a lengthy period of time. The Talmud is “extrabiblical” not a part of the Bible or scripture. However, the Jews held the Talmud at the same level of authority as scripture. The Talmud was the basis for much of their tradition.

Ceremonial washing was part of the tradition. It included the requirement to wash ones’ hands before eating anything. To eat something without first washing was considered as defiling ones’ body. They would be unclean. Following traditions would make them a “good and righteous man” in peoples’ eyes and among their peers. They thus considered this to be a very serious charge against Jesus and his disciples. They were out to discredit him any way they could.

Tomorrow we will see how Jesus turned this around on them. We will also clarify the meaning of verse five.

We should not be faultfinders like the Pharisees and Scribes. We should look for the good in people. We may recognize their faults, but we should not beat them down about it. Love, understanding, and compassion toward everyone should be how we live.

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HELEN SANDERS

10-8-2021

THE PRESS

As I was contemplating what to write today, the Lord impressed upon me that many are tired and battle weary. He showed me that just like a relay race, many have started out, but have not given themselves a pace to make it to the finish line. Many have sprinted in the middle of the race when they should have just kept a steady pace until the finish line was in sight, then they should have pressed in.

Any athlete competing knows that you do not give your all in the beginning and middle of the race. You save your best for the final lap. Then you use all your endurance to press in and push harder than ever. That is the way it is in the natural world of sports, but it also applies to the spiritual.

Paul tells us in Philippians 3:14 he said, “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” He knew that his race was about over, and he was giving it his all. To press means to suffer, or to pursue. He knew the price he would pay for spreading the gospel would bring suffering because Jesus told this to him at the beginning of his walk with Christ. He knew there would be difficult times, but he was determined to “press” in to finish his race.

Now if you are the one that is tired, step back a little. Rest and refresh yourself and then set a pace you can run with until that final lap. Whatever part of the race you are in, you must pace yourself for the “final lap” then you are to “press in” to win the prize! You can do this!

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"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted"

Galatians 6:1 KJV

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PROPHETIC WORDS AND EXHORTATIONS

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HELEN SANDERS

10-8-2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

Many children of God are weary. They are tired of the battles. Many have pushed hard, and need the encouragement and strength the Lord. Be the one that lifts them up in prayer, encouraging them to keep going and to not quit! Next time it could be you that needs this kind of help.

God still speaks through his prophets.

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APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

10-7-2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

You need to know that while you’re walking through the sometimes very pressured process and on your way to the precious promise God has for you; He always looks at...And yes, He closely inspects your heart's attitude during this arduous process. You don’t want to ever forget this highly important thing; And that is...Attitudes and body language really do matter to God. Just look at Gideons army in Judges 7. There you’ll see that God closely surveys...Just WHAT you do and HOW you do it...PLUS a myriad of other things that you and I may call frivolous or a take it or leave it kind of thing!! I learned many years ago that indeed my Heavenly Father God pays very close attention to detail. Now have I perfected all these expectations, all the time? No, not quite; Not every time or all the time...But I will say I’m closer to it now than I was when I started a long,long time ago. We must all remember that regardless of who we are or how long we’ve faithfully served God; There is always room to improve. So let’s all try hard to BE and to DO everything God desires of us. I’d love for you to join me and let’s all sincerely say together... “Because of Jesus I’ve come a long way; And I may not be all that everyone thinks I should be...But thank God I know my heart is right with God and with man...And I’m not where I used to be. Oh, use I thank my God that...He is still working on me”.