Episode 110 - Kingdom Context - Corban

Episode Summary In this Kingdom Context episode, we unpack the meaning of “Corban” and why Jesus uses it as a powerful critique of religious systems. What appears to be devotion, like dedicating something to God, can become a loophole that allows people to avoid clear moral responsibility. Jesus exposes how tradition, when misused, can override God’s commands and create a version of faith that looks right on the outside but is misaligned at the core. Takeaways Corban means “dedicated to God,” but was often misused in practice It allowed people to avoid supporting their parents while maintaining a religious appearance Jesus challenges the elevation of human tradition over God’s commands Religion can become a loophole when it replaces real obedience True faith is not about appearances—it’s about alignment between heart, intent, and action Recommended Reading & Sources Matthew 15:1–20; Mark 7:9–13 (NIV, NRSV, ESV, CSB) Jewish Annotated New Testament CSB Study Bible Matthew for Everyone The New Testament and the People of God The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament) Matthew 8–20 (International Critical Commentary) Mark 1–8 (Anchor Yale Bible) The Gospel According to Matthew (Pillar New Testament Commentary) Jesus and Judaism 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 Corban, Matthew 15, Pharisees, tradition, hypocrisy, obedience, kingdom of God Hashtags #GospelAtAGlance #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithDeconstruction #JesusTeachings #BiblicalContext