14 Now they had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. 15 And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” 16 And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. 17 And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? 18 Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They said to him, “Twelve.” 20 “And the seven for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” And they said to him, “Seven.” 21 And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?”
The disciples had forgotten to bring bread. I know that when you going on an afternoon trip or even a long drive to friends or family, what is the one thing you need? We do not take bread along with us, but we have to have snacks. There has to be something to eat. Likewise, if you go to a football game there is always tailgating.
We do not do anything without a little food, or in some cases drink. The disciples realize they forgot to bring a snack. But if you recall the feeding of the 4,000 or 5,000, God provided food for them. Or if you recall a little further back, Jesus said during his temptation, "Man does not live on bread alone."
Jesus is not talking about bread alone. He is talking about words coming out of the mouths of Pharisees. He is talking about words coming out of the mouths of false teachers. Jesus reminds his disciples the Word of God provides us with true food. The Word of the Pharisees provide us with nothing.
Jesus Christ warns us not to be tempted by the treats and sweets of the Pharisees. They can make us feel good, or even look desirable for food. But they are not good food. These teachings of false religion lead people on the path to Hell. Jesus Christ offers us the true bread of life, and food that gives us eternal life.
We do not do anything without a little food, or in some cases drink. The disciples realize they forgot to bring a snack. But if you recall the feeding of the 4,000 or 5,000, God provided food for them. Or if you recall a little further back, Jesus said during his temptation, "Man does not live on bread alone."
Jesus is not talking about bread alone. He is talking about words coming out of the mouths of Pharisees. He is talking about words coming out of the mouths of false teachers. Jesus reminds his disciples the Word of God provides us with true food. The Word of the Pharisees provide us with nothing.
Jesus Christ warns us not to be tempted by the treats and sweets of the Pharisees. They can make us feel good, or even look desirable for food. But they are not good food. These teachings of false religion lead people on the path to Hell. Jesus Christ offers us the true bread of life, and food that gives us eternal life.
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