Matthew Chapter Twelve

LET THE FIGHTS BEGIN!

I. Contention Over The Sabbath - vs.1,21
a. Jesus Deals With Legalism - vs.1,8
b. Jesus Heals With Liberty - vs.9,14
c. Jesus Reveals His Lordship - vs.15,21

II. Contention Over Satan - vs.22,37
a. The Accusation Against Jesus - 22.29
b. The Condemnation Of The Pharisees - vs.30,37
<>Jesus Condemns Their Outward Encroaching - vs.30,33
<>Jesus Condemns Thier Inward Reproaching - vs.34
<>Jesus Condemns Thier Onward Approaching - vs.35,37

III. Contention Over Signs - vs.38,45
a. The Illustration Of Jonah - vs.38,40
b. The Generation Of Nineveh - vs.41
c. The Condemnation From Queen Sheba - vs.42
d. The Degeneration Of Israel - vs.43,45

Chapter Twelve is an episode of a spiritual fight. The disciples realize that following Christ is consequential.

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