Matthew 16:1-12
Summary for Matt 16:1-12: 16:1-12 a Having been warmly received in the Gentile world, Jesus returned to his fellow countrymen only to encounter further rejection.Summary for Matt 16:2-3: 16:2-3 b Jesus made a deliberate play on their words when they sought a “sign from heaven” (16:1 c). They were able to read the weather in the sky (Greek ouranos, the same word translated “heaven”), but they failed to discern the Messiah despite the many signs already given (see 11:1-6 d).
16:3 e The signs of the times were Jesus himself (16:4 f) and the various miracles that he performed (cp. 11:2-6 g; 12:28 h).
Summary for Matt 16:9-10: 16:9-10 i Jesus had demonstrated to his disciples that he is the true bread of life (15:32-39 j; John 6:35 k, 48 l), whereas the Jewish leaders, particularly in their teachings, were like yeast in permeating everything they touched with their sinfulness (see study note on Matt 16:11-12).
Summary for Matt 16:11-12: 16:11-12 m Yeast is often a symbol of sin and evil (see Exod 12:8 n, 15 o; Lev 6:16-17 p; Gal 5:9 q); here it indicates the permeating nature of the deceptive teaching.
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