
Matthew - Day 18: Jesus Confronts the Religious Leaders
The Pharisees accuse Jesus of violating the Sabbath, suggest He is like Satan and demand a miraculous sign. Throughout this chapter, look at how Jesus chooses to respond to the religious leaders regarding His purpose and His work. He reminds them that judgment will come to the hard hearted, but those who humble themselves and follow Him will be a part of His forever family.
Read Matthew 12
Q: What were Jesus and his disciples doing on the Sabbath?
Q: In what manner did the Pharisees criticize Jesus? How did Jesus respond to this?
Q: How did Jesus respond to accusations of being on Satan’s team?
Q: Describe in your own words the significance of the sign of Jonah. How would this further point to the claims Jesus was making about himself?
Q: Who came to see Jesus? What did they want? What was Jesus told?
Q: What can you take away from Jesus’ statements regarding His relationships to His disciples? How does one become a part of Jesus forever family?
For Further Study: Mark 2:23-28, 3:1-6, 3:23-27 3:31-35, Luke 6:1- 11, 8:19-21, 11:17-22
Additionally, check out The Bible Recap on Matthew 12/Mark 3/Luke 6