1. Matthew 12:9-32

2. 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) 2

3. 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) 3

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) 4

5. 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) 5

6. 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 6

7. 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) 7