Song # 1419.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Matthew chapter 16 we read that Jesus tells the disciples to be on guard against the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees. (Pharisees – Jews who strictly follow the law of the Old Testament. Sadducees – a small but powerful group of Jews in New Testament times).
When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread (Matthew 16:5). “Be careful” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6). They discussed this among themselves and said “It is because we didn’t bring any bread” (Matthew 16:7). Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread?” (Matthew 16:8). “Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?” (Matthew 16:9). “Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?” (Matthew 16:10). “How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” (Matthew 16:11). Then they understood that He was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees (Matthew 16:12).
Thought for today: Jesus knows the way to heaven, follow Him for eternity.
Thought for the future: man does not live on bread alone, but on the word that comes from God. Where will you spend your eternity?