1. Spreading the Word Matthew 12 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. OutlineOutline MatthewMatthew I. The Revelation of the King (1– 10) II. The Rebellion Against the King (11–13) III. The Preparations of the King (14–20) IV. The Cross of the King (21–27) V. The Resurrection of the King (28) VI. The King’s Assignment (28:16– 20)

3. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 Problem...their traditions, not the law #1 Bible is guide, not traditions #2 It is NOT breaking the Sabbath......for deeds of necessity (3,4)...service to God (5,6)...acts of mercy (7) #3 Jesus is greater, over Sabbath (8)

4. And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” Mark 3:5

5. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 Problem...their traditions, not the law #1 Bible is guide, not traditions #2 It is NOT breaking the Sabbath......for deeds of necessity (3,4)...service to God (5,6)...acts of mercy (7) #3 Jesus is greater, over Sabbath (8) Plot to destroy Him

6. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.18 - Five qualities of Christ v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.18,20 - declare Justice...justice to victory v.19 - Non “revolutionary” tactics v.20 - Tender care for each one

8. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.18 - Five qualities of Christ v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.18,20 - declare Justice...justice to victory v.19 - Non “revolutionary” tactics v.20 - Tender care for each one

9. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost John 17:12

10. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.18 - Five qualities of Christ v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.18,20 - declare Justice...justice to victory v.19 - Non “revolutionary” tactics v.20 - Tender care for each one v.21 - Gentiles will trust

11. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.25-30 - Jesus Power, Kingdom on display v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.31-32 - Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit v.33-35 - Be good or bad - not lukewarm v.36-37 - Every word taken into account v.22-23 - “could this be the Messiah” v.24 - Accuse Jesus of being demonic

12. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.38-39 - They want a sign...Jesus says no v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.38- 45 An Evil, Adulterous generation v.39-40 - Only sign will be Resurrection v.41-42 - Rebukes unresponsiveness v.43-45 - Worse after state for rejecting

13. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.38- 45 An Evil, Adulterous generation v.46- 50 Family...and True Family

14. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold of Him, for they said, “He is out of His mind.” Mark 3:21

15. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep Jesus real family hears and does will of God v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.38- 45 An Evil, Adulterous generation v.46- 50 Family...and True Family

16. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.38- 45 An Evil, Adulterous generation v.46- 50 Family...and True Family

17. Opposition over the Sabbath v.1-14v.1-14 v.15- 21 Jesus care for His Sheep v.22- 37 Unforgivable sin v.38- 45 An Evil, Adulterous generation v.46- 50 Family...and True Family