From Plate to Person: Jesus’ Doctrine of Defilement and the Heart (Matthew 15:15–20)

Reformed Thinking · Mar 1, 2026 · 28m · transcript

Deep Dive into From Plate to Person: Jesus’ Doctrine of Defilement and the Heart (Matthew 15:15–20)In Matthew 15:15-20, Jesus fundamentally redefines the concept of spiritual defilement by dismantling the Pharisees' reliance on external religious traditions. When religious leaders accuse His disciples of eating with unwashed hands, Jesus reveals that they elevate man-made rules over God's commandments, masking deep spiritual rebellion with outward piety. He explains that physical food follows a basic biological pathway, entering the stomach and leaving the body, and is therefore morally…