
Episode #1326
Why Do We Forget What God's Already Done? (Matthew 16:5-12)
In today’s episode of Daily Bible Refresh , Dr. Brad Miller reads Matthew 16:5–12 from The Message and reflects on Jesus’ warning about the “yeast” of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Using the disciples’ anxiety over forgotten bread, Brad explores how we often forget God’s past provision and slip back into worry, and how Jesus patiently walks “baby believers” back through what they’ve already seen. He unpacks the powerful metaphor of yeast—small influences that quietly shape our whole lives—and challenges us to examine whether fear, rigidity, and judgment are rising in us, or grace, trust, and hope. Drawing on personal examples from his marriage and his cancer comedy podcast, Brad offers practical action steps: practice remembering God’s faithfulness and do a “yeast check” on your inner posture, all while inviting listeners to join his mission through VoiceOfGodDaily.com and the ABC 123 Bible Study Method. Key Takeaways Remembered miracles vs. present anxiety The disciples had seen Jesus feed thousands with just a few loaves, yet they still panicked over forgetting bread—showing how easily we forget God’s past provision when new worries arise. Jesus’ grace toward “baby believers” Rather than abandoning the disciples for their lack of understanding, Jesus patiently walks them back through what they’ve already witnessed, modeling grace and persistence with our spiritual immaturity. The metaphor of yeast as subtle influence “Pharisee/Sadducee yeast” represents small, toxic influences—rigidity, performance-obsession, and a trap-setting spirit—that quietly work through a community or a heart until they shape everything. Good yeast spreads too: grace, hope, and trust Just as harmful yeast can spread, so can “good yeast”: grace, kindness, hope, and trust. Even small acts and attitudes, practiced consistently, can transform the “whole loaf” of a life or community. The practice of remembering God’s faithfulness A central spiritual discipline is to remember —to rehearse past seasons where God or others came through for us—so that old evidence speaks into new fears and anxieties. The “yeast check” on your inner posture Listeners are invited to regularly examine what’s rising in their hearts: rigidity or grace, fear or trust, judgment or compassion , and to intentionally work “good yeast” back into their lives through small, consistent acts of kindness and openness. Links referenced in this episode: voiceofgoddaily.com The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028). He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE. Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible. He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21) The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are... Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation. Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction. A prayer for your day. A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE. The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories. You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh". Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life. Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)






