Mike Mazzalongo

#7 - Narrative #311:1-12:50 - Jesus Faces

Skepticism

Ascension of Jesus’ Ministry

• Baptism

• Defeat of Satan

• Miracles & Ministry

• Sending out of Disciples

Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:- Matthew 11:2-4

the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.”

- Matthew 11:5-6

John’s Question:If the Messiah has come, where is the judgment?

Jesus’ Answer:All scripture is being

fulfilled.

Witness Concerning John

• Prophet

• Fulfillment

• Greatest

• Not as Great

• Rejected

Jesus’ Prayer

• Gratitude

• Promise

• Invitation

Conflict with Pharisees

1. Sabbath Breaking – 12:1-14A. Harvesting

Conflict with Pharisees

1. Sabbath Breaking – 12:1-14A. HarvestingB. Healing

Conflict with Pharisees

1. Sabbath Breaking – 12:1-14A. HarvestingB. HealingC. Fulfillment of Prophecy – 12:15-21

Conflict with Pharisees

1. Sabbath Breaking2. Accusation of association with

Satan–12:22-37

Jesus’ Response

• Their accusation is illogical

• His power is obviously from God

• He rebukes them for false

accusations

Conflict with Pharisees

1. Sabbath Breaking 2. Accusation of association with Satan

3.Seek a sign – 12:38-45

“Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came’; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. - Matthew 12:43-44

Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation.”

- Matthew 12:45

Conflict with Family

While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.”- Matthew 12:46-47

But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”

- Matthew 12:48-50

For Next Class:Read: Matthew 13:1-52