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Podcast: Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Episode: Matthew 15:1-28: Even the Dogs
Description: Jesus confronts the Pharisees’ traditions, showing they use them to disobey God’s commands. He teaches that true defilement comes from sin within the heart, not from external things. Immediately after, a Canaanite woman, a Gentile with no claim to God’s promises, abandons any merit of her own and clings solely to Christ's mercy. Her persistent faith perfectly illustrates the Gospel: salvation comes not to the worthy, but to those who cast themselves on the grace of Christ alone.Â
The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Matthew...