We found 7 articles with the tag “jesus and the pharisees”.
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Day 80 — Luke 6:6–11 — Is It Right to Do Good?
Article | March 21st, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 79 — Matthew 12:9–14 — Doing Good on the Sabbath
Article | March 20th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple podcast, bible podcast, christian devotional podcast, christian discipleship, christian meditation podcast, christian mindfulness, christian podcast, christian spiritual formation, contemplative christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, daily scripture meditation, doing good on the sabbath, guided bible meditation, jesus and the pharisees, jesus heals deformed hand, lectio divina, man with deformed hand, matthew 12, matthew 12 devotional, matthew 12:9–14, mercy over legalism, quiet time with jesus, sabbath healing story, saving life on the sabbath, scripture meditation, seeing god’s image in others, short christian devotional, two minute disciple, value of a person in god’s eyes, walking with jesusThis episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus in the synagogue as He notices a man with a deformed hand, teaches about doing good on the Sabbath, and reveals the true value of a person in God’s eyes. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and encouragement to value people over convenience by choosing to “do good” even when it costs something. ✝️
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Day 78 — Mark 3:1–6 — Healing in the Hard Hearts
Article | March 19th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple podcast, bible podcast, christian devotional podcast, christian discipleship, christian meditation podcast, christian mindfulness, christian podcast, contemplative christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, daily scripture meditation, doing good on the sabbath, guided bible meditation, hard-heartedness in the bible, healing in hard hearts, jesus and the pharisees, jesus heals withered hand, lectio divina, man with deformed hand, mark 3, mark 3 devotional, mark 3:1–6, quiet time with jesus, sabbath controversy, saving life or destroying it, scripture meditation, short christian devotional, spiritual formation, two minute disciple, walking with jesusThis episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, sit with Him in the synagogue, and watch as He heals a man with a withered hand while confronting the hard hearts of the Pharisees. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and space for Jesus to soften critical or resistant places in the heart. ✝️
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Day 77— Luke 6:1–5 — The Son of Man and the Sabbath
Article | March 18th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 mxinute disciple podcast, bible podcast, christian devotional podcast, christian discipleship, christian meditation podcast, christian mindfulness, christian podcast, contemplative christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, daily scripture meditation, daily scripture reflection, grateful walk, jesus and the pharisees, lectio divina, lord of the sabbath, luke 6, luke 6 devotional, luke 6:1–5, quiet time with jesus, scripture meditation, short christian devotional, son of man lord of the sabbath, spiritual formation, two minute disciple, walking with jesusThis episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen as He declares, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, a quiet walk with Jesus in the ordinary moments, and a deeper journey of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️
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Day 76 — Matthew 12:1–8 — Mercy Over Sacrifice
Article | March 17th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple podcast, bible podcast, christian devotional podcast, christian discipleship, christian meditation podcast, christian mindfulness, christian podcast, contemplative christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, daily scripture meditation, daily scripture reflection, jesus and the pharisees, lectio divina, matthew 12, matthew 12 devotional, matthew 12:1–8, mercy over sacrifice, quiet time with jesus, scripture meditation, short christian devotional, show mercy not sacrifice, son of man lord of the sabbath, spiritual formation, two minute disciple, walking with jesusThis episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen to His call to “show mercy, not sacrifice.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, quiet time with Jesus, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️
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Day 75 — Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath
Article | March 16th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple podcast, bible podcast, christian devotional podcast, christian discipleship, christian meditation podcast, christian mindfulness, christian podcast, contemplative christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, daily scripture meditation, daily scripture reflection, finding rest in jesus, jesus and the pharisees, lectio divina, lord of the sabbath, mark 2, mark 2 devotional, mark 2:23–28, quiet time with jesus, sabbath was made for man, scripture meditation, short christian devotional, spiritual formation, two minute disciple, walking with jesusThis episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and reflect on His words, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who long for true rest in Jesus, daily scripture meditation, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️
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Clean vs. Unclean: What Really Defiles Us – Apprenticeship to Jesus, Week 7 (Mark 7)
Article | November 30th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
apprenticeship to jesus, bible study podcast, christian discipleship podcast, clean vs. unclean in the bible, following jesus teaching, gospel of mark study, jesus and the pharisees, jesus heals deaf man, mark 7 bible study, syrophoenician woman faithIn Mark 7, Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals. Join Nick & Kylie in Week 7 of Apprenticeship to Jesus as they unpack the Pharisees’ challenge, the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, and the healing of a deaf man. Discover how to live from a pure heart that honors God.