Come Follow Me - Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9 (part 1): 'Upon this Rock'

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Matthew 15-17, and Mark 7-9 (this part will cover the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman and Peter's testimony at Caesarea Philippi). This lesson focuses on tradition or commandment, mouth or heart, ignoring and rejecting, healing the deaf and dumb, the leaven of the Pharisees, a miracle in stages, rock and keys, rebuking Satan, taking up the cross, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the New Testament!

0:00 Introduction
4:00 Tradition vs. Commandment
18:03 Gifts to God at the Expense of Neighbor
26:03 Mouth or Heart
39:52 A Woman of Canaan
48:06 Ignoring & Rejecting the Woman
57:11 Truth, Lord
1:10:50 Healing the Deaf and Dumb
1:18:28 Feeding the 4000
1:24:19 The Leaven of the Pharisees
1:38:55 A Miracle in Stages
1:52:08 Whom Say Ye That I Am
1:59:28 The Rock to Build Upon
2:17:13 Get Thee Behind Me, Satan
2:26:26 Take Up the Cross

"Whom Say Ye That I Am," by Sarah King and Hollie King Bangerter, performed by Dallin Vail Bayles

"Unshaken Saints" podcast links:

[socorrozamarripa]

It took me 8 years to have my prayers answered, 8 years of tears, and asked for blessings throughout those 8 years, until one day I heard a voice its almost over be patient it's almost over. I didn't know when or how this prayer would take place. However, I felt in my heart it would be soon. Then, in 2011, my prayer was answered. So yes, I didn't give up, I continued attending the Temple, my calling, and did everything that I was supposed to do while waiting on the Lord. It was a painful trial, yet I learned so much and I am grateful. I believed in the church as soon as I entered the building, the spirit was so strong who testified to me as I stood there no one around. And have been active ever since, is this considered a miracle I don't know except for the spirit who testified to me no one else.

[hennore]

The story of the Canaanite woman resonates with me as I think of our Black pioneers who persevered through prejudice and racism when all of the blessings weren’t available to them for a time. I take comfort in knowing that the “last shall be first, and the first shall be last.” Thanks, Brother Halverson!

[raymondlong]

two years ago I became paralyzed from the chest down. I received a priesthood blessing I would be healed. I get it…first my heart was healed and two years later..little by little my legs are starting to move. I see the miracle happening in phases! Thank you for your insight into this

[IvanaWilson-qvof]

Regarding Canaanite woman, i think the lesson is beautiful. It was a test of humility and perseverence. She passed the test and was blessed. I am of the Slavic background and when I joined The Church in the nineteen sixties, I wondered about the lack of Slavic people in the Church as well as the black people. And look it these people now!!!

[IvanaWilson-qvof]

Thank you for all the beautiful lessons. I think the Lord has blessed you with the gift of teaching and you are magnifying it to the fullest.. I love the way you include scripture words with read ink--it helps so much! There is never a dull moment.

[angiemendoza]

I had a counselor tell me in rehab…”the only thing that will fill that HOLE IN YOUR HEART is SPIRITUALITY!” That concept changed and healed me!!!

[suebrown]

Wow. i have to thank you again for expanding my understanding, not only of scriptures, but also of culture and geography of the times and places in which Jesus lived.

[kerryfrost]

You said everything that was in my heart. I am now holding fast to Matthew 15:28. It's been almost more than I could bear for 10 years now. I pray it's close because I'm so tired.

[misschelle]

It is Resurrection Sunday … prayers for you on this beautiful Easter morning. 💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍 Thank you for this wonderful message and gift.

[merediththompson]

Thank you for your continued ministry on this beautiful Easter morn.

[coreymcleod]

One of my favorite quotes is from President Benson, "The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums.

The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature."

[ojredhair]

The reading of Matthew 16: 28 at 2:37:55 reminds me of Sister Wendy Nelson’s quote from the True Millennial 2016 devotional where she said:

“So, now a question as I conclude: What if you learned that the Savior had already returned to this earth—that He, as part of His Second Coming, had already met with some of His true followers in several marvelous, large gatherings—gatherings about which the world, including CNN and the blogosphere, knew nothing. If you found out that the Savior was already on the earth, what would you desperately want to do today, and what would you be willing and ready to do tomorrow?”

[nanelf]

Again such wonderful teachings! I love it. Thank you so much!

[elgaaenc]

Thanks for all the time you take to help me get to know the Savior better! I love being able to take a religion type class through listening to you and your expertise. I hope the Lord's richest blessings are pouring out upon you and your family because of your sacrifice of time!

[dawnelle]

In answer to your query I am very much loving learning the New Testament. I have waited 3 long years for this and you do not disappoint. Thank you for your spirit, compassion and love of our Lord Jesus Christ, it shines through all you speak.

[silverfoxidm]

Thank u for putting a kind of Mosiah 5.2 motif on the Mt of xfgrtn …. I’m not feeling well today as I’m a little over 20 yrs older than u r; yet, I enjoy ur gift so much!

There is no greater call than a teacher. There r offices of prophet, Apostle. Seventy yet that doesn’t preclude there is much talent 4 teaching amidst any of that as there is no office in the Prsthd higher than the Prsthd itself

The spirit has taught me things about u & that u r carrying on a very vital role to prepare us for the Saviors’s coming! 0:52

[harrisonbeckett]

Thankyou for your contextual work in the scriptures everyday

[faymadsen]

Thank you Brother Halverson for your discipleship in service to God & your fellow men in so many ways. May he truly bless you & your family. UNSHAKEN has been so instructive & inspiring to me. You have positively altered my life.

[kalynrobison]

The story of the canaanite woman could almost be a counterpart to the disciples when Christ walks on the water. It's not until the 4th time she asks before He responds, and He watches His disciples struggling in the storm and it isn't until the 4th watch that walks to them and calms the storm.

[harrisonbeckett]

You explain the ideas expressed so wonderful