It was an official demand for Jesus to prove Himself to be the Messiah, yet at the same time the Pharisees thought they could prove that Jesus was not the Messiah but a blasphemous imposter either with the sign or the fact that He wouldn't give a sign. Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath. 27. Is only moral transformation sufficient? How had the demon affected the man? If a person knows the Father and faithfully serves Him and His Son, no sign is needed. Satan certainly does not assign his forces to fight against each other and Satan also does not cast out Satan, and so internally destroy his own program. Eg of the sons of Sceva who tried to do that unsuccessfully (Acts 19:13-16). 16. And His disciples were hungry, and began to # Deut. Despite all these duties that would normally be considered as a violation of God's Sabbath law, the priests were considered innocent. Matthew has a keen interest in accounting (18:23-24; 25:14-15). If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?". Reformation is not salvation or redemption. Acts 4:l2 says, "Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Also, you don't need to actively interfere with Jesus' work in order to be one who scatters; just don't work with Him. Matthew 12:43-45. They asked because in the audience was a man with a shriveled hand and they were wondering if Jesus would heal the man on the Sabbath day. The thought of Matthew 12:33, in another figure; words are represented as fruits. Why are there two demon-possessed men in the Gerasene tombs in Matthew, but only one in Mark and Luke? Jesus was just the opposite of the Messiah. Who are the "least of these" in the Bible? What does it mean that a house divided cannot stand? How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Matthew 12 Amplified Bible (AMP) Sabbath Questions. How do you view the Sabbath Day? How many prophesies of the Messiah were fulfilled in Jesus? What does it mean to be “fishers of men”? Should we be baptized in Jesus’ name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)? by Shawn Brasseaux Matthew 11:12 is considered yet another difficult passage. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Why was John the Baptist beheaded? He is a deceiver. What does it mean to shake the dust off your feet? He showed them how absurd it was for a kingdom or city or household to be divided against itself - it would self-destruct and not stand. Read Matthew 12:46-50. Because Jesus was God, and He was the one who instituted the Sabbath rest, He could do what He saw fit to do. Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ? 17. The Pharisees asked Jesus if it was lawful to heal on the Sabbath? 36. What does it mean that “the smoking flax He will not quench” in Matthew 12:20? How do these form a cohesive argument? What does the good seed represent? Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake? What does it mean that you will know them by their fruit in Matthew 7:16? Did John the Baptist lose his faith in Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 11:3; Luke 7:19)? The world 31. Even though they had been shown every possible evidence of Jesus' messiahship and diety they said "no" so there was nothing more God could do for them and they would therefore remain eternally unforgiven. What was the "sign" that Jesus said that He would give them? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. Because the Pharisees accused Jesus to doing good by Satan's power, and attributed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan, that was unforgiveable blasphemy. Proverbs 23:7, If a person is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect person. Those who blasphemy against the Holy Spirit would be those who see the Holy Spirit's divine power at work in and through Jesus but willfully refuse to accept it as the Holy Spirits power but attribute that power to Satan. He asked if they would help out an animal that had fallen into a pit on the Sabbath. 30. What does Jesus mean when He says to make a tree good or bad? What did Jesus mean with Matthew 12:29? This page last updated: December 21, 2020. Our words acquit us or condemn us. The word is more properly translated as a winnowing-fork than a winnowing-fan. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats? What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven? Salvation through Christ needs to be emphasized. Was Jesus’ statement to the disciples in Luke 9:27 (also Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1) incorrect? To make a tree good or bad can mean to create or to consider, evaluate or judge. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. κατεργάζεται, 2 Corinthians 4:17, and remarks thereon. What were the key events in the life of Jesus Christ? The Son of Man (Jesus) What does the field represent? The article denotes: the reward which is destined, kept in readiness for you (Matthew 25:34; Colossians 1:5), and that for the indignities, persecutions, and lies borne through faith in me. How did the Priests desecrate the Sabbath? Jesus healed and cast out demons by the Spirit of God. 29. What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion? 12. What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath? 7. 12 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. Matthew 19:12 - For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Since Jesus had dispelled the notion that He had worked under Satan's power, the only remaining possibility was that He cast out demons by the Spirit of God. Since sickness, death and evil spirits are the result of sin, since Jesus had been healing, casting out evil spirits which is delivering men from the destructive work of sin He must be doing it by God's power and not Satan's. 12 [] At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and His disciples became hungry and began to () pick the heads of grain and eat. The Greek word that is translated as winnowing fork is python. Matthew 12. From the grainfield, where did Jesus go? They were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" Ver. How did the Pharisees explain Jesus' power? Is there an error in the counting of the generations in Matthew chapter 1? 11. 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. If they said by Satan's power they would be condemning themselves. To become part of Jesus' family a person needs to do God's will by putting their trust in Jesus. Any sin and even blasphemy is forgiven when it is confessed and repented of. 26. What do you think the Pharisee's response would be to the statement that something greater than the temple is here? His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. What does it mean that “a bruised reed He will not break” in Matthew 12:20? The Jews viewed healing as work and therefore unlawful to do on the Sabbath. Matthew 5:12. ὁ μισθός] comp. 11,12. 30. What are the last seven sayings of Christ and what do they mean? How does this relate to the accusation that the Pharisees made? Read Matthew 12:1-2. (Matthew 3:7). Why do you think Jesus includes in here the quote from Hosea 6:6 that He desired mercy, not sacrifice. 1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2. 14. What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price? When Jesus said He was the Lord of the Sabbath, the Pharisees probably became speechless. 12. Jesus may not have wanted His miracles to become too widely known in order to keep them in perspective - He didn't perform them to become famous or to have power or influence. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool? How did Jesus defend himself against the accusations - explanations of the Pharisees? Why did Matthew connect the virgin birth to the Old Testament? What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first? What does it mean to have mustard seed faith? What 2 amazing and divine things happened when they left King Herod that led the Magi to the house in Bethlehem in which Jesus was staying? The Bible has answers! P. 157). 23. What does ‘blessed are the merciful’ mean? Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. What was Jesus response to the plots against His life? What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm? What prophecy is Matthew 2:23 referring to regarding Jesus being a Nazarene? Verse 12 teaches us that Jesus will come as one with a winnowing fork. What did Jesus mean when He said, “He who has ears to hear”? What are idle words (Matthew 12:36)? The word servant means son or an especially intimate servant who was trusted and loved like a son. Are there people today that are looking for miraculous signs - to prove that the Bible is true, that Jesus is who He said He is, etc.? Of Jonah who was in the huge fish for 3 days and 3 nights - so the Son of Man will be for 3 days and 3 nights in the heart of the earth. During the Babylonian captivity the Jews forsook idolatry and in more than 500 years they hadn't gone back but they became so satisfied with their reformation and with their religious ceremonies and moral traditions that they saw no need for a Saviour. Add to that the 250 other prophecies, and it becomes impossible for any other person except Jesus to ever fit that particular sequence of time and events. It was fulfilled in Christ being buried for 3 days and nights and then He was resurrected, The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with that generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah but now the people who are hearing Jesus, who is greater than Jonah, preach and they are not repenting. Jesus is telling them to decide if He is a good tree that does good or an evil tree that does evil. Matthew 12 Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath. What were the disciples doing that the Pharisees said was unlawful to do on the Sabbath? What did Jesus mean when He said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s”? What does it mean to judge not lest you be judged (Matthew 7:1)? Useless, empty and idle chatter. What did Jesus mean when He said, “I never knew you. What kind of words will condemn a person? What is the meaning of “where two or three are gathered” in Matthew 18:20? Read Matthew 12:33-37. What can we learn from Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000? 2 But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look! Jesus pointed out that the Pharisees had no problem with their own group casting out demons. Blasphemy against Jesus, the Son of Man, is forgivable too if the people did not fully understand Jesus' deity but once they receive the fuller light they believe. Only Jesus, the sole God-Man, is the One who saves. Is a sign necessary? Rather than write in chronological order, Matthew arranges this Gospel through six discussions. 39. We can blaspheme too because anything that we do or say that damages or defames the Lord's name would be a form of blasphemy. What does it mean to let your yes be yes and your no be no? Jesus' miracles could cause further rage of the scribes and Pharisees and if His fame spread too quickly and widely it would have prematurely increased the fatal opposition against Him. Why did John the Baptist refer to the Pharisees as a brood of vipers? What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies? Like a brood of vipers, the Pharisees would go around in groups teaching and promoting their man-made traditions. Help them to work with some children to act the play. However, because David was weak with hunger an exception was made. OT - a day to rest as opposed to working. Since it says that Jesus knew their thoughts, He must not have heard them but those around the Pharisees would have. 3. Ask others for any blind spots or hypocracy which we might not see in ourselves. Help them to make this story into a dramatic play. Send us a PM! 13. He healed the man with the shriveled hand. How many siblings did Jesus have? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard? What does Matthew 12:18-21 which is taken from Isaiah 42:1-4 tell us about the Messiah? Are the Jews cursed because they killed Christ and asked for “His blood to be on us,” according to Matthew 27:25? What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek? Why should we consider the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28)? Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back? What does it mean that the wise man built his house upon a rock? The Sabbath was to be a day of rest, not a painful day of burdens. What does “Many are called but few are chosen” in Matthew 22:14 mean? Paul was a former blasphemer (I Timothy 1:13), Peter blasphemed Christ by cursing Him (Mark 14:71) but he was forgiven and restored. Why did He cleanse the temple? What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth? 31. As a tax collector, Matthew possessed a skill that makes his writing all the more exciting for Christians. 42. How does verse 46 show that the teaching that Mary, the mother of Jesus, remained a virgin to be false? Jesus ate, healed, taught, preached, read Scripture, doing good, saving a life, In Acts, meeting at a place of worship, prayer, putting aside money for the Lord's work, broke bread in their homes. What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven? Listen to what comes out of our mouth - out of the overflow of our heart the mouth speaks. Why did they consider what the disciples did as unlawful? org. To question God's goodness, wisdom, fairness, truthfulness, love or faithfulness is a form of blasphemy but all of that is forgivable by grace. What do you consider to be careless words? 21. 12 At ... 11 He said to them, “ Which one of you who has a sheep, k if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out? Why did Jesus call the Pharisees a brood of vipers? They kept silent because if they said to do good or save a life it would go against their tradition. How do the accounts compare? Read Matthew 12:38-42. What does it mean that “out of the mouth of babes You have perfected praise” (Matthew 21:16)? What does it mean that you cannot serve two masters in Matthew 6:24? When God is the object, it is properly rendered blasphemy. What does it mean that “where your treasure is there will your heart be also”? Former pagans will stand in judgment of the Jews at the day of judgment. Do you ever struggle with what is ok to do on our day of rest? (see also Luke 6:11) 19. Why did he not want to uproot the weeds? on StudyLight.org The Pharisees would not confront Jesus directly with their accusation, but He confronted them directly with the absurdity of their accusation. Mark saith, Mark 4:11, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables. What does it mean when Jesus says “my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30)? What name would He be given? 10. Why does Matthew 27:9 attribute the prophecy to Jeremiah when it is from Zechariah? GotQuestions.org Video Got Questions? If He really was the Messiah, why was not accepted by the religious leaders and why He spent so much time with the poor and needy instead of the powerful and influential. Why did Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 15:24)? Matthew 12. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents? Matthew 12 . Matthew 12:18 - ' Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen ; My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased ; I will put My Spirit upon Him , And He shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles . 15. Eg. Sin in vs. 31 refers to immoral, ungodly thoughts and actions. Why do you think Jesus warned the people not to tell others about their healings? 25. The winnowing fork separates the wheat from the chaff. Matthew 12:1-2 "At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat." (Numbers 28:9-10) On the Sabbath, the Priests were to offer two lambs and do twice the work they normally did during the week. (V 43-45) Then the evil spirit will come back with more evil spirits making the condition of the person worse. If the Pharisees would have practiced compassion and mercy, they wouldn't have condemned the disciples who were innocent of supposed Sabbath breaking. According to Mark 3:4 & Luke 6:9 Jesus asked the Pharisees if is lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it? 38. According to Deuteronomy 23:24-25 If you enter your neighbor's vineyard, you may eat all the grapes you want, but do not put any in your basket. The ministering priests had to light the altar fires which was against the Sabbath rules. What are the only 2 possible relationships with God? Doing the will of God, Jesus' Father. Read Matthew 12:22-24. God has chosen His Son to redeem the world - He is the only one qualified for the task of redemption, God loves Jesus and delights in Him. Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” What kind of things can be forgiven? What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass"? Matthew 12 Questions and Answers. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant? What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself? Why did Jesus refer to the Pharisees as a “child of hell” in Matthew 23:15? What were the disciples doing that the Pharisees said was unlawful to do on the Sabbath? God was willing for a ceremonial regulation to be violated when doing so was necessary to meet the needs of His beloved people. Why are Jesus’ genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different? What does it mean that he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13)? The only sin that is unforgiveable is when you assign the work of the Spirit of God to Satan. Who is the robber? We'll help you find them! James 3:2. Read Matthew 12:30-32. What did Jesus mean when He said to "not cast your pearls before swine" (Matthew 7:6)? What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)? Even to walk on the grass on the Sabbath was forbidden because it was a species of threshing. The only sign Jesus gave that wicked and adulterous generation to prove that He was the Messiah was the sign of Jonah that was in the big fish for 3 days just like Jesus would be buried for 3 days & then rise. What did Jesus mean by coming to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34-36? ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς] is great in heaven. What kind of words will acquit a person - set them free on the day of judgment? Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs? 24. What does it mean that Jesus had nowhere to lay his head? 1 At that time # Mark 2:23; Luke 6:1–5 Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. 24. The Question about the Sabbath(Mark 2.23-28; Luke 6.1-5) # Dt 23.25 Not long afterward Jesus was walking through some wheat fields on a Sabbath. 28. Who else called the Pharisees a "brood of vipers"? And if He is the Messiah, then He is the coming King, and if He is the Kingdom of God has come upon them. Did Mary have other children? A day set aside for God. It is an honor to work with Got Questions Ministries to help bring their Bible questions ... What does “to whom much is given, much will be required,” mean ( Luke 12:48)? Got questions about your specific situation? Why did Jesus say, “Let the little children come to me”? Read Matthew 12:25-28. The disciples were hungry as they went through a grainfield on the Sabbath and so picked some heads of grain and ate it. How did Jesus view healing? Why did Jesus say, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me'? "But when the Pharisees saw [it], they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day." What is the significance of Jesus saying, “The blind leading the blind” (Matthew 15:14)? How do we get rid of evil thoughts or ideas? The Messiah was prophesied to be able to do miracles so that fit the description of Jesus but they also expected the Messiah to come with royal fanfare and military might. It was a day set aside to replenish us physically, emotionally and spiritually. If they said by God's power, they would undercut the Pharisees accusation against Jesus. Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation? The Mishna (commentary on the Torah) says: 'He that reapeth corn on the Sabbath to the quantity of a fig is guilty; and plucking corn is reaping.' Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13–36? Even former pagan people will condemn Israel on the day of judgment because Israel had a chance to hear someone greater than John and Solomon. (Matthew 3:17), God promised He would put His Spirit on the Messiah in a unique way and at Jesus' baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon Him as a dove (Mathew 3:16). And if He did His work by the Spirit of God, then His miracles were of God and He had to be the Messiah. Confucius said, "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others." 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