Is man more valuable than sheep? Matthew 12:12

Is man more valuable than sheep? Is an environmentalist questioning Jesus? Is man more valuable than sheep? Matthew 12:12

Is man more valuable than sheep? Jesus is questioning the Pharisees. Is an environmentalist questioning Jesus? Is man more valuable than sheep? Matthew 12:12

Jesus‘ Question to the pharisees Jesus asked “is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day” (Matt. 12:10) Question asked as a man with a withered hand is before them Would not a man pull his one sheep out of a pit on the Sabbath? (Matt. 12:11)

Jesus‘ Question to the pharisees Jesus: “How much then is a man of more value than a sheep” (Matt. 12:12) Jesus: “Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath” Jesus heals the outstretched hand of the man (Matt. 12:13) Pharisees seek to destroy Jesus (Matt. 12:14)

Why is man of more value than the animals? It is not based upon our physical makeup – Breath of life (Gen. 2:7; Gen. 7: 6:17, 22)

Why is man of more value than the animals? It is not based upon our physical makeup – Breath of life (Gen. 2:7; Gen. 7: 6:17, 22) Only man is made in the image of God (Gen. 1:27; John 4:24; John 3:16)

Why is man of more value than the animals? It is not based upon our physical makeup – Breath of life (Gen. 2:7; Gen. 7: 6:17, 22) Only man is made in the image of God (Gen. 1:27; John 4:24; John 3:16) Man is worth more than all the heavenly bodies, combined works of man, for he will continue (2 Pet. 3:10, I Jn 2:17)

Worldly standard for valuing man… Wealth – Money: What were you before you won the lottery?

Worldly standard for valuing man… Wealth – Money: What were you before you won the lottery? Jesus sought the lost – regardless of how much or how little money they had (Lk. 19:2, 9-10; Jms. 2:5) The man in the ditch is of as much value as the man in the penthouse

Worldly standard for valuing man… Wealth – Money: What were you before you won the lottery? Jesus sought the lost – regardless of how much or how little money they had (Lk. 19:2, 9-10; Jms. 2:5) Jesus receives sinners (Lk. 15:2, Lk. 7:39, 47)

Worldly standard for valuing man… Wealth – Money: What were you before you won the lottery? Jesus sought the lost – regardless of how much or how little money they had (Lk. 19:2, 9-10; Jms. 2:5) Jesus receives sinners (Lk. 15:2, Lk. 7:39, 47) The man in the ditch is of as much value as the man in the penthouse!

How do you value the church? The importance of the church – Weekly Contribution? The importance of the church – number of members? The importance of the church – the wealthy, prestigious members?

How do you value the church? The importance of the church – cleaving to the head as each member grows and builds up the body (Eph. 4:16)

How do you value the church? The importance of the church – cleaving to the head as each member grows and builds up the body (Eph. 4:16) The importance of the church – making known the eternal purpose and manifold wisdom of God (Eph. 3:10-11, 6).

How do you value the church? The importance of the church – cleaving to the head as each member grows and builds up the body (Eph. 4:16) The importance of the church – making known the eternal purpose and manifold wisdom of God (Eph. 3:10-11, 6). The church honors all by giving all an opportunity to become part of it (Acts 2:47)