August, 2008
Matthew 12:22-30, #1
Matthew 12:22-30 #1
At this point in Matthew’s account, the unbelief of the Pharisees is being increasingly challenged. Not only is Jesus doing notable miracles in their presence, the people are beginning to recognize Him as the Messiah (”Can…
August 21, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:15-21
Matthew 12:15-21
Being aware that the Pharisees were plotting to kill Him, Jesus departed from that area. However, He healed many who followed Him. What is interesting is Jesus’ command to those He healed. He commanded them to not…
August 19, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:9-14, #2
Matthew 12:9-14, #2
I would like you to visualize this scene. Mark’s account (Mk. 3:1-6) tells us that as Jesus entered the synagogue, the Pharisees watched Him closely to see whether He would heal on the Sabbath “so that…
August 18, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:9-14
Matthew 12:9-14
Jesus entered one of their synagogues on the Sabbath and a man was present who had a withered hand. Now what is the first thing that came out of the mouths of the Pharisees? They ask Jesus…
August 14, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:1-8, #3
Matthew 12:1-8, #3
Notice Jesus words, “Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here.”
August 13, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:1-8, #2
Matthew 12:1-8, #2
The Pharisees have accused Jesus’ disciples of violating the Sabbath by gleaning grain as they passed through the fields. Jesus defends their actions by using two examples that show that not all work on the Sabbath…
August 12, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 12:1-8, #1
Matthew 12:1-8, #1
In the Old Testament, there were three passages that defined restrictions concerning work on the Sabbath: Exodus 20:8-11, “You shall not do any work;” Jeremiah 17:21-24, “Carry no burden;” Exodus 35:3, “Kindle no fire.” In this…
August 11, 2008|A Moment with the Bible