The Yeast of The Pharisees Mark 8:14-21
In Mark 8:14–21, the disciples had forgotten to bring bread with them on the boat, except for one loaf. Jesus used this situation to teach them an important lesson. Passage Overview Verses 14–16: The disciples realize they have only one loaf of bread and begin to worry about not having enough to eat. Jesus, aware of their concern, warns them to "watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod." The disciples, misunderstanding, think He is talking about the lack of bread. Verses 17–21: Jesus then questions the disciples, reminding them of the two recent miracles where He fed thousands of people with just a few loaves of bread (the feeding of the 5,000 and the 4,000). He asks them how many basketfuls of leftovers were collected after each miracle, and they answer correctly. Jesus ends by asking, "Do you still not understand?" What Had the Disciples Forgotten? The disciples had forgotten about the miraculous provision of food that Jesus had already perfo...