Episode 109 - Matthew 15:1-9 - When Tradition Replaces Truth

Scripture: Matthew 15:1–9 (NIV) Episode Summary In this episode, we explore Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over ritual purity and tradition. What begins as a question about handwashing becomes a deeper challenge about authority, obedience, and the danger of using religious systems to avoid God’s commands. Takeaways The issue is not hygiene but ritual tradition Jesus contrasts human tradition with God’s commands Corban reveals how religion can be used as a loophole Hypocrisy is outward performance without inward alignment True faith is rooted in obedience, not appearance Recommended Reading & Sources Matthew 15:1–20 (NIV, NRSV, ESV, CSB) Jewish Annotated New Testament CSB Study Bible About the Podcast Gospel at a Glance walks through the gospels one short passage at a time, finding depth, challenge, and comfort in just a few verses.  Follow for daily reflections that invite you to see how the kingdom of God still breaks into ordinary life. Connect: [email protected] Instagram: @gospelataglancepod Substack: Gospel at a Glance Facebook: Gospel at a Glance Keywords: Matthew 15, Pharisees, tradition, Corban, hypocrisy, obedience Hashtags: #GospelAtAGlance #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #JesusTeachings #ProgressiveChristianity