Thursday, November 16: “True Light Reveals”
Matthew 16: 11: “How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
Jesus’ two miracles of multiplication were not about mere momentary provision. He expected them to teach His disciples important principles about trust in God. He used this metaphor of Pharisaic leaven as an assessment of their comprehension; sadly, they didn’t do well. (Can any one else relate?) But thanks to the pop quiz, they finally got it. The Lord is a patient teacher ...
