Matthew 15:1-20: What’s Your Problem?

When the Pharisees come from Jerusalem to challenge Jesus and his disciples, it’s clear they have a problem. The problem is different than what they suspect, however. And that problem is one that we all share.

1. What Is the Pharisees’ Problem? 

a) The surface problem is other people

b) The deeper problem is that they break God’s laws

c) The source of the problem is their hearts

2. What Is Your Problem?

a) Your surface problem is other people

b) The deeper problem is that you break God’s laws

c) The source problem is your heart

3. What Should You Do?

a) You need to do something about your heart

b) You need to obey God’s laws

c) You need to walk humbly with others