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Podcast: Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Episode: Mark 7:1-23: Traditions of Men
Description: The Rev. Christopher Craig, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, KS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Mark 7:1-23.Tensions erupt as Jesus faces criticism from the Pharisees about his disciples' failure to observe ritual handwashing before meals. When questioned, Jesus boldly accuses these religious leaders of rank hypocrisy and misplaced priorities. Jesus teaches that external rituals cannot make one spiritually clean. Rather, it is the evil desires and intentions that emerge from within that defile a person.Beneath the fast-paced action of Jesus' ministry...