Matthew 12:14………..Working

Matthew 12:14………..Working

12:14 But the Pharisees went out (Along with the Herodians-(Mark 3:6) Their bitter enemies who were supporters of King Herod. Hoping they would provide treasonous charges against Jesus-(New) and plotted how (Not whether or not, but how) they might kill Jesus. (Unable to kill Jesus because of their fear of His popularity with the crowds. As well as the Roman Government who had outlawed capital punishment.-(New) (For Complete Expository see Book)

Extended Sermon Notes

“Displays how those who feel their authority and religious practices threatened will defend it at any cost.” ⇒ How often do people become defensive when their beliefs, traditions, and interpretation are undermined. How often are individuals and institution resistant to change, especially when it threatens the established norms and power structures.

“Even today, those who don’t want to hear the truth will go to great lengths to silence it. They would rather suppress the voice of their conscience than admit their flaws.” ⇒ When we find ourselves confronted with our own shortcomings, it is easy to become defensive. However, embracing correction with humility can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper connection with our faith.

Additional Notes & Applications 

Calls for staying true to God even if people will hate us for it.

Teaches how those who have their pride and hypocrisy put in check will always respond with hatred and malice.

Teaches rather than become envious and jealous when people get their breakthroughs we should be saying Praise the Lord.

Teaches rather than become prideful we should humble ourselves in being reeducated in bringing our lives more into accordance with God’s Word.

Teaches how people are often critical of others when it shows them up for what their lacking and not producing.

Teaches those who are prejudice, nothing you say or do would be right in their eyes

Displays the prideful nature of men in their desire to destroy those things that oppose their teachings and greedy interests.