Matthew 12:9-32Matthew 12:9-32

The unmerciful accuse and condemn The unmerciful accuse and condemn the merciful, the merciful, 12:10 (Rom. 1:31) 12:10 (Rom. 1:31) (Jno. 9:13-16; Lk. 15:25-32) (Jno. 9:13-16; Lk. 15:25-32)Angers and grieves the Lord Angers and grieves the Lord (Mk. 3:4-5)(Mk. 3:4-5)

Mercy values its object, Mercy values its object, 12:11-12 12:11-12 (Matt. 23:23; 5:7) (Matt. 23:23; 5:7)

Urgency to destroy Jesus, Urgency to destroy Jesus, 12:14 12:14 (Prov. 21:13; 2 Sam. 22:26-28) (Prov. 21:13; 2 Sam. 22:26-28)

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Brought peace, justice and truthBrought peace, justice and truthHis work to be done in His time, His work to be done in His time,

12:15-16 (Jno. 5:36)12:15-16 (Jno. 5:36)““Declare justice to the Gentiles” (truth)Declare justice to the Gentiles” (truth)Presence of Spirit of God is evidence of Presence of Spirit of God is evidence of

Messiah’s kingdom, Messiah’s kingdom, Isa. 42:1; Matt. 12:28Isa. 42:1; Matt. 12:28Redemption,Redemption, 12:19-21 (Isa. 42:4)12:19-21 (Isa. 42:4)

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Fulfilled Messianic prophecy, Fulfilled Messianic prophecy, 12:17-2112:17-21God’s Servant, God’s Servant, 12:18 (Phil. 2:5-8)12:18 (Phil. 2:5-8)Chosen by God (anointed, Christ), Chosen by God (anointed, Christ), 12:1812:18Spirit of God (power, unity), Spirit of God (power, unity), 12:18, 2812:18, 28Declared justice to Gentiles (law, truth), Declared justice to Gentiles (law, truth),

12:18; Isa. 42:3; Psa. 19:9; 119:29-3012:18; Isa. 42:3; Psa. 19:9; 119:29-30Did not seek personal praise, Did not seek personal praise, 12:19-2012:19-20Gentiles will trust Him, Gentiles will trust Him, 12:21 (Ac 13:47)12:21 (Ac 13:47)

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Miracle called attention to Him, Miracle called attention to Him, 12:22-23 (15-16)12:22-23 (15-16)

The accusation against Him, The accusation against Him, 12:2412:24Jesus answers the charge, Jesus answers the charge, 12:25-3012:25-30

Chaos principle,Chaos principle, 12:25-28 (Lk. 11:20)12:25-28 (Lk. 11:20)Plunder principle, Plunder principle, 12:29 (Lk. 11:21-22)12:29 (Lk. 11:21-22)No neutrality, No neutrality, 12:30 (Lk. 11:23)12:30 (Lk. 11:23)

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Not forgiven as long as one denies Not forgiven as long as one denies Jesus is the Messiah by denying His Jesus is the Messiah by denying His power and attributing it to Satan power and attributing it to Satan (Mark 3:28-30)(Mark 3:28-30)

In His warning, Jesus emphasized In His warning, Jesus emphasized the Divine Power and Presencethe Divine Power and Presence

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Came to serve sinners by serving Came to serve sinners by serving the will of Godthe will of GodPreach the gospel of truthPreach the gospel of truthProvide evidence He is the MessiahProvide evidence He is the MessiahProve the mercy and justice of GodProve the mercy and justice of God

We must trust His power and truthWe must trust His power and truthThere is no other Savior There is no other Savior (Acts 4:12)(Acts 4:12)

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