What stands out to me in Matthew Chapter 12 is the continuous challenges Jesus faces from the Pharisees.(Verse 2)
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, "Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath."
(Verse 10)
...Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him,
"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"
(Verse 14)
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.
(Verse 24)
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons."
(Verse 38)
Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you."
What also stands out is Jesus answers each challenge and then moves forward. He once again sets the example. We can be confident we will face challenges in our walk with God. We can also be confident if we strive to walk with God, He will provide wisdom to answer each challenge and strength to move forward.
In a few words:
"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded."
(Hebrews 10:35)
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