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The Messiah: Servant of Jehovah. Matthew 12:9-32. Jesus: Lord of the Sabbath Shows Mercy, Matt. 12:9-14 (8). The unmerciful accuse and condemn the merciful, 12:10 (Rom. 1:31) (Jno. 9:13-16; Lk. 15:25-32) Angers and grieves the Lord (Mk. 3:4-5)
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The Messiah:Servant of Jehovah Matthew 12:9-32
Jesus: Lord of the Sabbath Shows Mercy, Matt. 12:9-14 (8) • The unmerciful accuse and condemn the merciful, 12:10 (Rom. 1:31) (Jno. 9:13-16; Lk. 15:25-32) • Angers and grieves the Lord (Mk. 3:4-5) • Mercy values its object, 12:11-12 (Matt. 23:23; 5:7) • Urgency to destroy Jesus, 12:14 (Prov. 21:13; 2 Sam. 22:26-28)
Messiah: God’s Servant Matt. 12:15-21 (Isaiah 42:1-4) • Brought peace, justice and truth • His work to be done in His time, 12:15-16 (Jno. 5:36) • “Declare justice to the Gentiles” (truth) • Presence of Spirit of God is evidence of Messiah’s kingdom, Isa. 42:1; Matt. 12:28 • Redemption,12:19-21 (Isa. 42:4)
Messiah: God’s Servant Matt. 12:15-21 (Isaiah 42:1-4) • Fulfilled Messianic prophecy, 12:17-21 • God’s Servant, 12:18 (Phil. 2:5-8) • Chosen by God (anointed, Christ), 12:18 • Spirit of God (power, unity), 12:18, 28 • Declared justice to Gentiles (law, truth), 12:18; Isa. 42:3; Psa. 19:9; 119:29-30 • Did not seek personal praise, 12:19-20 • Gentiles will trust Him, 12:21 (Ac 13:47)
Could this be the Son of David? Matt. 12:22-30 • Miracle called attention to Him, 12:22-23 (15-16) • The accusation against Him, 12:24 • Jesus answers the charge, 12:25-30 • Chaos principle,12:25-28 (Lk. 11:20) • Plunder principle, 12:29 (Lk. 11:21-22) • No neutrality, 12:30 (Lk. 11:23)
No Forgiveness? Matt. 12:31-32 • Not forgiven as long as one denies Jesus is the Messiah by denying His power and attributing it to Satan (Mark 3:28-30) • In His warning, Jesus emphasized the Divine Power and Presence
God’s Servant • Came to serve sinners by serving the will of God • Preach the gospel of truth • Provide evidence He is the Messiah • Prove the mercy and justice of God • We must trust His power and truth • There is no other Savior (Acts 4:12)