Opposition To Messiah Intensifies - Matthew 12
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T h e G os p el o f
Matthew
Jesus the King
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies (Matthew 12:1-50)
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
2. Opposition flares (12:9-13)
3. Opposition rages (12:14-21)
4. Opposition explodes (12:22-32)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
“Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath”
Sabbath (ָת#ַ%) = cease (from work), rest
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
“Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath”
Sabbath (ָת#ַ%) = cease (from work), rest
Torah (Old Testament written law)
1. gathering wood for a fire (Num 15:32)
2. lighting a fire (Exod 35:3)
3. cooking, both baking and boiling (Exod 16:23)
4. going out to gather manna (Exod 16:29)
5. buying (Neh 10:31)
6. selling (Neh 13:15; Amos 8:5)
7. treading wine presses (Neh 13:15)
8. carrying a load past the city gates (Jer 17:27)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
“Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath”
Sabbath (ָת#ַ%) = cease (from work), rest
Torah (Old Testament written law)
Oral Torah (spoken commentary)
1. gathering wood for a fire (Num 15:32)
2. lighting a fire (Exod 35:3)
3. cooking, both baking and boiling (Exod 16:23)
4. going out to gather manna (Exod 16:29)
1. plowing
2. planting
3. harvesting
4. gathering
5. threshing
6. winnowing
7. sorting
8. grinding
5. buying (Neh 10:31)
6. selling (Neh 13:15; Amos 8:5)
7. treading wine presses (Neh 13:15)
8. carrying a load past the city gates (Jer 17:27)
9. sifting
21. tying a knot
22. untying a knot
23. sewing
24. tearing
32. writing two letters
33. erasing two letters
37. extinguishing a fire
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
How does Jesus respond? (3-8)
A. Understand Scripture’s authority (“Have you not read? …”)
• David, when hungry, ate the bread of the Presence (on the Sabbath)
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Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
How does Jesus respond? (3-8)
A. Understand Scripture’s authority (“Have you not read? …”)
• David, when hungry, ate the bread of the Presence (on the Sabbath)
• The temple priests profane the Sabbath and are guiltless
➡ Human needs and service to God take priority over Sabbath regulations
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
1. Opposition ignites (12:1-8)
How does Jesus respond? (3-8)
A. Understand Scripture’s authority (“Have you not read? …”)
• David, when hungry, ate the bread of the Presence (on the Sabbath)
• The temple priests profane the Sabbath and are guiltless
➡ Human needs and service to God take priority over Sabbath regulations
B. Recognise Messiah’s authority (“greater than … Lord of …”)
• I desire mercy, not sacrifice
• These disciples are not guilty
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
2. Opposition flares (12:9-13)
“… Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?—so that they might accuse him.”
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
2. Opposition flares (12:9-13)
“… Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?—so that they might accuse him.”
How does Jesus respond? (11-13)
A. Offers irrefutable logic (“Which one of you …”)
• Owners rescue their animals on the Sabbath
• Humans have greater value than animals
➡ It is lawful to do good for people on the Sabbath
B. Displays mercy and authority (“… Stretch out your hand.”)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
3. Opposition rages (12:14-21)
“The Pharisees went out and conspired … how to destroy him.”
How does Jesus respond?
A. Withdraws from publicity
B. Displays gentleness and humility
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
4. Opposition explodes (12:22-32)
“… by Beelzebul, prince of demons … this man cast out demons.”
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
4. Opposition explodes (12:22-32)
“… by Beelzebul, prince of demons … this man cast out demons.”
How does Jesus respond?
A. Exposes their flawed logic (25-27)
B. Declares His Kingdom authority (28-30)
C. Warns of the unpardonable sin (31-32)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
5. What fuels the opposition? (12:33-42)
A. Evil hearts (33-37)
B. Unbelief (38-40)
C. Refusal to repent = Rejection of Messiah (41-42)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
5. What fuels the opposition? (12:33-42)
A. Evil hearts (33-37)
B. Unbelief (38-40)
C. Refusal to repent = Rejection of Messiah (41-42)
6. What is their fate? (12:41-45)
A. Greater condemnation in the day of judgment (41-42)
B. A worse spiritual condition: Satan has full control (43-45)
Opposition to Messiah Intensifies
7. What does Jesus declare about His true family? (12:46-50)
A. It is spiritual, not biological (49)
B. It is identified by obedience to God’s will (50)
