June 9, 2021

Jesus has just finished arguing with the Pharisees about the Sabbath and has clearly declared Himself to be God. In Matthew 12:14 we learn that they are actively seeking how they may destroy Jesus. The rest of Matthew 12 shows yet another showdown Jesus had with the Pharisees as things continue to deteriorate between them. […]

The first eight verses of Matthew 12 could be an extension of the previous chapter. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus invites His Jewish audience to “come to Him” and enjoy His easy burden and light yoke and to find rest. In the next section beginning Chapter twelve, Jesus and the Pharisees have a disagreement about the

Jesus has been preaching of the coming of the kingdom and has been teaching with authority. Authority only God himself can have. Jesus has also been fulfilling scripture by healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out demons and controlling nature. But the unbelief of those who have seen these works has come home to

Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission after giving them instructions. But then Jesus goes out on His own mission as well. He didn’t gather disciples to become workers so He could kick back and relax. After all, just two chapters earlier in Matthew 9:37 He said to His disciples, “The Harvest is