Summary: The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus, in turn, saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe. Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a […] The post The Sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42) :: By Donald Whitchard appeared fir... »
Scripture: Matthew 12:22-42, Mark 3:22-27, Luke 11:29-32 Summary: The clash between Jesus and the Pharisees intensified during the time of His public ministry. He rebuked and condemned them for their hypocrisy and unbelief, warning them of the eternal consequences. After healing the man with the withered hand (12:9-14), the Lord Jesus continued His work of healing the sick and […] The post Divisio... »
Scripture: Exodus 31:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 12:1-8 Summary: In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility toward Jesus was starting to grow. Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to […] The post Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-14) :: B... »
