biblestudy: Matthew (Part 11)
Matthew 12 Jesus' Courageous Response to Persecution from the Pharisees
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 27-Jan-82; Tape #BS-MA11
Description: In this eleventh installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh characterizes chapter 12 as the “rise of the opposition,” outlining the rising suspicions on the part of the Jews, the prejudiced blindness and the active investigation, countermanded by Jesus response, making claims to His authority, His courageous defiance, and His bold attack. In the first several verses, it is clear the disciples were not stealing corn (Deuteronomy 23:25) nor were they breaking the Sabbath as David had not broken the Sabbath when he ate the showbread on the Sabbath when he was fleeing from Saul, nor do the heavy priestly duties (normally work forbidden by lay members) violate the Sabbath. Human need takes precedence over human custom. Jesus didn’t break the Sabbath, but he did break extra-legal fanatical human custom applied to the Sabbath apart from God’s Law- those foolish prohibitions proscribing healing and alleviating human misery. Interestingly, Jesus did these miracles in a courageous,but nevertheless a discreet manner, asking his clients not to publicize these events, but nevertheless, as a humble servant [not yet a conquering hero- nor certainly a brawling instigator of incendiary riots], demonstrating humane application of the Sabbath law to the Jews and the Gentiles, having universal application. His motives were misconstrued by the opposition, accusing Him of using demonic powers. Christ warns us that following His way of life will bring persecution. Our spiritual gifts and skills (discerning skills to distinguish good from evil) we must continually use so they don’t degenerate. When we cannot make this distinction any longer, we have, in essence committed the unpardonable sin- candidates for the Lake of Fire. The well-spring of good (as well as evil) stems from the heart, producing the fruit of good (or evil) works and good (or evil) words. [NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (81 minutes)
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Sermons in the Matthew series:
Matthew (Part 1)
Matthew's Emphasis on Jesus' Kingship and Jewish Roots
Matthew (Part 2)
Matthew 4-5 Beatitudes as a Compendium of Christ's Teaching
Matthew (Part 5)
Matthew 7 Discerning False Teachers and Prophets: Developing a Love for the Truth
Matthew (Part 6)
Matthew 7 (Review) The Consequences of Rejecting God's Word
Matthew (Part 8)
Matthew 9 Matthew's Unique Qualifications as Apostle
Matthew (Part 9)
Matthew 10 Instructions About Enduring Persecutions
Matthew (Part 10)
Matthew 10-11 Adaptibility to the Yoke of Christ
Matthew (Part 11)
Matthew 12 Jesus' Courageous Response to Persecution from the Pharisees
Matthew (Part 12)
Matthew 12-13 Third Resurrection and Parable of the Sower
Matthew (Part 13)
Matthew 13-14 Spiritual Gifts Intended to Edify All
Matthew (Part 15)
Matthew 17-18 Relationships with God and Man
Matthew (Part 16)
Matthew 18 Attitudes Christ Encouraged To Preserve Unity Among Brethren
Matthew (Part 17)
Matthew 19 God’s Ideal in Marriage; Conditions for Divorce / Children and Rich young man
Matthew (Part 18)
Matthew 20-21 Servant Leadership/ Jesus' Bold Entry into Jerusalem
Matthew (Part 14)
Matthew 18 Leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matthew (Part 19)
Matthew 21 Episode of Money Changers / Lessons from Cursing of fig tree/ Parable of Two Sons
Matthew (Part 20)
Matthew 21 Parable of the wicked vinedressers/ Wedding Feast/ Rendering unto Caesar/ Resurrection
Matthew (Part 21)
Matthew 21 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 23)
Matthew 26 - End
Matthew (Part 29)
Matthew 23 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 30)
Matthew 24-25 Terrifying Cosmic Signs and the Day of the Lord
Matthew (Part 31)
Matthew 26-end Jesus Christ's Betrayal and Last Passover as a Man
