When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Matthew 12:2 NABRE To the Jews of the first century following the law is not only a matter of private piety but also of national security. Jeremiah has…
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He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” Mark 7:9 NABRE Mark captures a conversation between Jesus and religious leadership about purification rituals and following Hebrew laws. The religious leaders observed Jesus’ disciples eating without first purifying…
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The Lord said: Since this people draws near with words only and honors me with their lips alone, though their hearts are far from me, And fear of me has become mere precept of human teaching, Isaiah 29:13 NABRE The people thought Jerusalem was indestructible even while they were under…
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