Question: I've just been in a discussion on Matthew 7 and we were wondering about the whole "holy things to dogs and pearls to pigs" issue! Apart from the usual interpretations (Dallas Willard & Richard Rohr both give insights), is there more from a Jewish cultural/religious perspective that teaches us at a deeper level, as Rabbi Jesus always does? Thanks. Grace and peace.  Response: Greetings, friend, I've done a little digging in John Lightfoot's Commentary on the NT from the Talmud and Hebraica, and checked a number of rabbinical sites online (e.g., "Stringing Pearls"). So far, I haven't found anything beyond what we can ...