Lesson Eight:
Defilement
Mark 7:1-23; Matthew 15:1-20
last revised: 7/20/00
Lesson Objective:
The student demonstrates understanding of the historical and literary meaning of the Synoptic Gospel texts of Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20. 
Lesson Indicators:
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student:
1. Analyzes the syntactical form and function of specified words, phrases, clauses and sentences in each text.
2. Recognizes the historical context of this episode in the life of Jesus.
3. Recognizes the literary context of Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
4. Assesses the literary structure of Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
5. Identifies the parables contained in Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
6. Evaluates the exegetical issues present in interpreting the parables in Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
7. Evaluates the possible theological significance of the parables in Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
8. Completes the exegetical outlines for Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20.
Matthew Mark
39 Blind leading the Blind39 Blind leading the BlindMt. 15:1-20Matt. 15:1-2008 Gk-Eng Mt. 15:1-20 // Mk. 7:1-23Mt. 15:1-20 Mk. 7:1-23Mark 7:1-2308 Gk-Eng Mt. 15:1-20 // Mk. 7:1-23Mk. 7:1-23
Luke Exegetical Issues
16 Blind leading the Blind16 Blind leading the Blind
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