John 6:22-71; Mark 7:1-23; Matthew 15:1-20

>> Seek Jesus for who he is, not what he can provide on this earth. As Evan McGinty says, “Jesus is not the Bread Man, He’s the Bread, man.” Ha!

>> Tradition and religion cannot substitute true relationship with God. Jesus teaches that religion and tradition CAN coexist with hearts that are far from God. Relgious practice alone doesn’t cleanse the sinful heart. We need communion with Jesus and heart transformation that only he gives.

>> We don’t just need new and better religious habits. Habits and practices are graces that help us grow, but we ultimately need Jesus’ gift righteousness that transforms the heart.

Lord, give me a new heart that is satisfied only by you.