REJECTION LEADING TO THE CROSS Matthew Twelve Matthew twelve is a section of scripture dealing with the rejection of Jesus by the Jews that ultimately led to His crucifixion. "Then the Pharisees went out and plotted against Him, how they might destroy Him." (Matthew 12:14) Jesus showed that many... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE PHARISEES REJECTED THE SAVIOR MATTHEW 12:1-21_ : The Bible is plain in showing that it is wrong to fail to be as strict as God intents. But, the Bible also shows that it is wrong to be stricter than God intended us to be. The Pharisees desired to trap Jesus. They had no interest in learning tru... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE WARNING FROM THE SAVIOR MATTHEW 12:22-37:_ After Jesus healed the demon-possessed man the multitude asked, "could this be the Son of David?" (Matthew 12:23) The Pharisees spoke scornfully of the Christ calling Him -- "this fellow." (Matthew 12:24) Jesus warned them to guard their words so as no... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE CLAIMS OF THE SAVIOR MATTHEW 12:38-45:_ Jesus had every right to call on people to repent and to be righteous, (1) He is greater than the temple (Matthew 12:6), (2) He is greater that Jonah (Matthew 12:41) and, (3) He is greater than Solomon. (Matthew 12:42) Jesus is great than Solomon and the... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE INVITATION OF THE SAVIOR MATTHEW 12:46-50:_ Mary had other children after the birth of our Lord. Matthew 13:55 records, "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?" Are these brothers that came with his mother the on... [ Continue Reading ]