As the rift between Jesus and the Pharisees has now grown into full-blown animosity, Jesus begins to teach differently. Until this passage, Jesus has taught in a direct manner. In the Sermon on the Mount,

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

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

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,

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

The twelve disciples are such an important part of the gospels! In Matthew 10:2 we’re given a full roster of the twelve disciples for the first time. Earlier in the gospel of Matthew (chapter 4)