Matthew 12
What is The Unpardonable Sin
These next verses have been referred to as the unpardonable sin. The big question is: Can it be committed today, and if so, how? First of all, Jesus made it clear that all sins can be forgiven (v. 31). Then what is blasphemy? It has been defined as intentionally speaking evil against the Holy …
Preaching Teaching and Healing
The Pharisees left their interaction with Jesus planning to kill Him (v. 14). Being aware of their plans, Jesus withdrew from that place (v. 15). As he left the synagogue, many followed Him and āHe healed them all” (v. 15). After He healed them, Jesus asked that they not tell anyone who He …
Need for Personal Relationship with Jesus
Jesus told a parable of a demon who had been driven out but finding no place to rest returns with seven other spirits (vv. 43-45). In other words, it is not enough to clean house: we must also invite in the right tenant. The Pharisees were proud of their “clean houseā, but their hearts were empty …
The Sabbath Law
Sabbath observance was a binding ceremonial obligation for Israel and most Jews had no idea of the original purpose of the Sabbath. Jesus and His disciples were going through the grainĀ¬ fields on the Sabbath, when His disciples began to pick the grain and eat it (v. 1). The pharisees immediately …