Matthew 16:1-17 - True Confessions - Part 2

Introduction

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “True Confessions”?

Some might be reminded of Catholic confession.

Others might think of finally coming clean with someone we have deceived or betrayed.

True Confessions Magazine, a cherished classic first published in 1922, looks into women's souls and reveals their deepest secrets. It deals with family problems, relationship issues, romances, single moms, abuse, and any other realistic issue women face in our society.

But today, I want to suggest that we consider the meaning of these two words:

1. True: To be in congruence with fact or reality
2. Confession: To be in agreement

I  Seeking a Sign by the Pharisees and Sadducees

1. The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus:

The Pharisees and Sadducees were the principal religious and political parties among the Jews and together they represent official Judaism in its entirety.

Fast facts about Pharisees and Sadducees:

1. Pharisees: They embraced the Law, the prophets and the oral tradition. They were the fundamentalists of their day, opposed to Roman rule and concerned about preserving historic Judaism. They codified the Scriptures into 365 negative commandments and 248 positive commandments (613 in total), which became the basis of one’s salvation.
2. Sadducees: They accepted only the Torah as the authority. They were theologically liberal, politically powerful and social ladder climbers. While the Pharisees believed in angels, spirits, and the resurrection of the dead, the Sadducees did not (Acts 23:8).

These two opposing groups found temporary unity in their mutual opposition to Jesus Christ.

(2014)

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