Witnessing Christ from the New Testament: Matthew 15–17; Mark 7–9

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Jon and Molly discuss Matthew 15–17 and Mark 7–9. This podcast episode covers the following:Matthew 15:1–39, 16:1–28, 17:1–27That Which DefilesThe Faith of a Canaanite WomanThe Demand for a SignThe Yeast of the Pharisees and SadduceesPeter Declares That Jesus Is the MessiahJesus Predicts His DeathJesus Heals a Demon-Possessed BoyJesus Predicts His Death a Second TimeThe Temple TaxMark 7:1–37, 8:1–38, 9:1–50That Which DefilesJesus Honors a Syrophoenician Woman's FaithJesus Heals a Deaf and Mute ManThe Yeast of the Pharisees and HerodJesus Heals a Blind Man at BethsaidaPeter Declares That Jesus Is the MessiahJesus Predicts His DeathThe Way of the CrossJesus Heals a Boy Possessed by an Impure SpiritJesus Predicts His Death a Second TimeWhoever Is Not Against Us Is for UsCausing to Stumble This podcast episode does not cover the accounts of "Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand" or "The Transfiguration."  You can find coverage of "Jesus Feeds Multitudes" in Episode 14 and commentary on "The Transfiguration" in Episode 11. Key concepts in this episode include: How can we understand greatness in these chapters?What makes someone unclean?What did Jesus mean about the "yeast" of the Pharisees' teaching?What do we learn from Jesus' interaction with the Canaanite Woman?What does it mean to "bear our crosses"?Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online Community, enroll now to gain access to all of our courses, resources, and more.Click here to download a Bible Study outline to share with your Mormon friends, family, and missionaries.Share this conversation starter with your LDS friend:What does greatness look like?As upside-down as it may seem, look to the cross. You'll uncover a great love that motivated Jesus to finish his mission at Calvary. There, he chose to bring glory to his Father and demonstrate his love for you. If you want to see greatness, look to Jesus.