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Themes in Matthew 12

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Themes in Matthew 12

Matthew 12:1 (show verse)

About that time Jesus was walking through a grainfield on the Sabbath day. His disciples were hungry so began picking off some heads of grain to eat [the kernels]. [Note: It was an accepted practice for people in that day to be permitted to do this as they walked along paths bordering a grainfield].

Corn » Heads of, plucked by Christ's disciples
Hunger » Physical
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Sabbath » General references to
The sabbath » Necessary wants may be supplied on
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:2 (show verse)

But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is against the law of Moses to do on a Sabbath day."

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Technicalities » Legal
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:3 (show verse)

Jesus replied, "Have you not read what King David did when he and his men were hungry? [I Sam. 21:6]

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:4 (show verse)

He entered the house of God [i.e., the Temple] and ate the 'Bread of Presence', which was not permissible, according to the law of Moses, for him or those with him to do, since it was reserved only for the priests.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Bread » Hallowed
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Priest » Benefits of » The shewbread
priests » Revenues of » Show-bread after its removal
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
Showbread » Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:5 (show verse)

Or, have you not read in the law of Moses that the priests in the Temple defiled the Sabbath day [i.e., by doing the 'work' of offering sacrifices] and were not held guilty [of wrongdoing]? [See Num. 28:9-10]

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
The sabbath » Works connected with religious service lawful on
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:6 (show verse)

But I tell you, someone greater than the Temple is here [with you].

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:7 (show verse)

If you had [fully] understood what this means: 'I desire mercy and not [only] sacrifice,' you would not have condemned someone who was not guilty [of wrongdoing].

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:8 (show verse)

For the Son of man is lord [i.e., has authority] over the Sabbath day."

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As lord of the sabbath
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Lord of the sabbath
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sabbath » General references to
Tradition » Commandments of men

Matthew 12:9 (show verse)

Jesus left there and went into their [i.e., the Pharisees'] synagogues,

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
public Prayer » Christ » Attended
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in

Matthew 12:10 (show verse)

and there He saw a man with a deformed hand. They asked Him, "Is it permissible by the law of Moses to heal someone on a Sabbath day?"

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Christ » Miracles of » Withered hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Withered hand
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
Technicalities » Legal

Matthew 12:11 (show verse)

He answered them, "Which one of you who has [only] one sheep, and it fell in a ditch, would not reach down and lift it out [even] if it were on a Sabbath day?

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Animals » Lions » Sheep
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in

Matthew 12:12 (show verse)

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore, it is permissible by the law of Moses to do what is good on a Sabbath day."

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Pre-eminence of, over other creatures
Man » New » Preeminence of
Man » More valuable than other creatures
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Preeminence » Preeminent above » Of man
Sabbath » Lawful to do good deeds on
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
The sabbath » Works of mercy lawful on
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in

Matthew 12:13 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to the man "Reach out your hand." And when he stretched it out, it became normal, just like the other one.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in

Matthew 12:14 (show verse)

But the Pharisees left and began discussing together how they could arrange to kill Him.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Conspiracy » General examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Pharisees » Often sought to destroy Christ
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Plotting » General examples of
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies

Matthew 12:15 (show verse)

When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.

Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Matthew 12:16 (show verse)

Then He urged them not to reveal His [true] identity,

Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Matthew 12:17 (show verse)

so what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled when he said,

Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Matthew 12:18 (show verse)

[Isa. 13:1ff] "Look, see my [i.e., God's] servant whom I have chosen; my dear One [i.e., Jesus] with whom my soul is very pleased: I will put my Holy Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim judgment to the [unconverted] Gentiles.

Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Christ » Names of » Beloved son
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Names » Of Christ » Beloved son
Son » Beloved
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Matthew 12:19 (show verse)

He will not be contentious nor shout out [loudly]. Neither will anyone hear His voice [raised] in the streets.

Matthew 12:20 (show verse)

He will not [even] break a wilted stalk or put out a smoldering [lamp] wick until He exercises judgment [upon mankind through the Gospel] in order to bring about victory [i.e., in people's lives].

Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weak in faith
Flax » Figurative » Smoking flax not quenched
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Meekness » Of jesus
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness

Matthew 12:21 (show verse)

So, in His name the [unconverted] Gentiles will have hope."

Jesus Christ » In his name » Faith
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many

Matthew 12:22 (show verse)

Then a person dominated by an evil spirit, who was [also] blind and mute, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he was able [both] to speak and see [again].

Blindness » Healed
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Demons » The deaf and blind man
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
disease Healed » The dumb healed
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac

Matthew 12:23 (show verse)

All the crowds of people were amazed and said, "Can this [Jesus] be the son of David?"

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Son » Of david

Matthew 12:24 (show verse)

But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "This man does not drive out evil spirits except by [the power of] Beelzebub, the chief of evil spirits."

Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Names » Of satan » Prince of devils
Names » Of satan » Beelzebub
Pharisees » Imputed Christ's miracles to satan's power
Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ
Satan » Beelzebul
Satan » The prince » Of demons
Titles and names of the devil » Prince of the devils
Titles and names of the devil » Beelzebub

Matthew 12:25 (show verse)

Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And every city or household divided from within will not survive.

Desolation » What shall be desolate
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Divisions » Evil of, illustrated
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord

Matthew 12:26 (show verse)

If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself, [so] how then can his kingdom stand?

Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord

Matthew 12:27 (show verse)

And if I drive out evil spirits by [the power of] Beelzebub, by whom do they [i.e., your people] drive them out? So, they become your judges.

Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord

Matthew 12:28 (show verse)

But if I drive out evil spirits by [the power of] the Holy Spirit, then [that is evidence that] the kingdom of God has come into your midst [i.e., by my presence and ministry].

Church » Kingdom of God
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of the holy ghost
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Christ was endued with
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Christ was endued with
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Is the power of God
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Christ wrought his miracles by
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work

Matthew 12:29 (show verse)

Or, how can someone enter a strong man's house and steal his belongings unless he first ties up the strong man? Only then will he be able to steal [his belongings] from his house.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Satan » With the context of

Matthew 12:30 (show verse)

The person who is not on my side is [actually] against me. And the person who does not gather [people to me] is [actually] driving them away [from me].

Decision » Exhortation to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
No » Neutrality
Opposition » Who opposes the lord

Matthew 12:31 (show verse)

Therefore I tell you, people will be forgiven of every sin and abusive word spoken [against God]. But abusive words spoken against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Sin » Against the spirit
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Sin » The unpardonable
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit

Matthew 12:32 (show verse)

And whoever speaks an [abusive] word against the Son of man will be forgiven [of it], but whoever speaks [an abusive word] against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven [of it], not in this world nor the one to come.

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Pardon » Withheld from » Blasphemers against the holy ghost
Probation » None after death
Sin » What sin is unforgivable

Matthew 12:33 (show verse)

Either be a healthy tree and produce wholesome fruit, or be a diseased tree and produce rotten fruit, for [the quality of] a tree will be recognized by [the quality of] its fruit.

Bearing fruit » Everything being known by the fruit it bears
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Trees » Each kind of, known by its fruit

Matthew 12:34 (show verse)

You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.

Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is a fountain of evil
Heredity » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offspring » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Titles and names of the wicked » Generation of vipers
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Judges of israel

Matthew 12:35 (show verse)

The good person produces good things from his storehouse of goodness. But the evil person produces bad things from his storehouse of evil.

Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Goodness » Good people
character of the renewed Heart » A treasury of good
character of the unrenewed Heart » A treasury of evil
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit

Matthew 12:36 (show verse)

And I say to you, a person will [have to] give an account [to God] on the day of judgment for every careless word he had spoken [while on earth].

Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Accountability » Everyone giving account of themselves to God
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesting » See
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Slander » Men shall give account for
Slander » People shall give account for
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment

Matthew 12:37 (show verse)

For you will be considered righteous by the words [you speak] and you will be condemned by the words [you speak]."

Accountability » Everyone giving account of themselves to God
Condemnation » According to men's deserts
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Responsibility » Personal
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment

Matthew 12:38 (show verse)

Then certain experts in the law of Moses and some Pharisees answered Jesus, saying, "Teacher, we would like to see you perform a [supernatural] sign."

Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Asked for signs by
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith

Matthew 12:39 (show verse)

But He said to them, "It is [only] an evil and unfaithful [i.e., to God] generation of people that looks for a [supernatural] sign. And there will not be any sign given to it except the [supernatural] sign [demonstrated in the life] of Jonah, the prophet.

Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Called, an evil and adulterous generation
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jonah
Titles and names of the wicked » Evil and adulterous generation

Matthew 12:40 (show verse)

For just like Jonah was in the stomach of the huge fish for three days and nights, so the Son of man will be in the heart of the earth [i.e., the cave-tomb] for three days and nights.

Fish » Miracles connected with » Jonah swallowed by
Fishes » Mentioned in scripture » Whale
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Repentance and deliverance of
Resurrection » Typified » Jonah
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Types » Of the saviour » Jonah
Types of Christ » Jonah

Matthew 12:41 (show verse)

The people of Nineveh will stand up on the judgment day along with the people of this generation and will condemn them because they repented [i.e., changed their hearts and lives] when hearing the preaching of Jonah [See Jonah 3:5-10], and [now] Someone greater than Jonah is here [i.e., Jesus].

Conviction » Instances of » Mariners » At the preaching of jonah
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Brought ninevites to repentance
Nineveh » Inhabitants of, repented at jonah's preaching
Repentance » True--exemplified

Matthew 12:42 (show verse)

The queen of the South [Note: This queen was from Sheba, I Kings 10:1, which was probably in Arabia] will stand up on the judgment day along with the people of this generation and will condemn them because she came from a great distance to hear [and see] Solomon's wisdom [I Kings 10:1ff] and [now] Someone greater than Solomon is here [i.e., Jesus].

Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
Solomon » Wisdom and fame of

Matthew 12:43 (show verse)

But when an evil spirit has been driven out of a person, it roams through desert regions trying to find rest but cannot find it.

Demons » Parable of the man repossessed by unclean spirits
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Names » Of satan » Unclean spirits
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unclean spirit
Satan » The prince » Unclean spirit
Titles and names of the devil » Unclean spirit

Matthew 12:44 (show verse)

Then it says [to itself], I will return to my house which I came out of [i.e., the body of the person it dominated]. But when it returns [to that body] it finds it empty, cleaned out and [newly] decorated.

Demons » Parable of the man repossessed by unclean spirits
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)

Matthew 12:45 (show verse)

Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits, more evil than itself, and they reenter [the body] and [begin to] live there, so that the latter state of that person becomes worse than the former [state]. It will be the same way with the people of this evil generation."

Demons » Parable of the man repossessed by unclean spirits
Demons » Adversaries of men
Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Sin » Increment of » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sin » Progressive » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sins » Increment » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Titles and names of the wicked » Wicked generation

Matthew 12:46 (show verse)

While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Mary » The mother of jesus » Seeks jesus when he is teaching in a house
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary
Will of God » Those that do the will of God

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Doer » Of the word
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
God » Will of, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » Essential to membership in God's family
spiritual Relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Establishes a divine relationship
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Will of God » Those that do the will of God