The Life of Jesus (20)

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The Life of Jesus (20)

• Dealing With His Enemies

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Who Were His Enemies?

• At His birth - Herod
• Satan himself
• Judas Iscariot
• Death -1Cor. 1525-26 Carnality Rom. 87,
  510
• The Jewish leaders

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 31-12, John the Baptist exposed them
• Matt. 91-9 Forgives sins and heals a
  paralyticScribes accuse Him of blasphemy

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 99-13, Calling of Matthew. Accused of
  receiving sinnersJesus emphasized mercy. He is
  the Great Physician

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 932-34, casting out a demon.Accused of
  casting out demons by ruler of demons No answer
  recorded at this time (sometimes silence is best)

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 121-8, Jesus disciples plucking grain
  on SabbathChallenged for breaking traditions,
  man made laws Jesus quotes scriptures, mercy
  (Do we consider mercy enough?)

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 129-14, on Sabbath, He heals a withered
  hand.They were seeking to accuse Him Jesus did
  not let their desires deter Him. He was grieved
  and angry (without sin).
• Vs. 14, they plot against Him

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 1222-30, casts out another demon.Accused
  of being of Beelzebub.Jesus answers with strong
  language. Exposes them. 31-32 - blasphemy of
  H.S.

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 1238-42, asking again for a signOnly
  sign promised was that of Jonah.He warned them.
  They had no excuse Jn. 1522, Rom. 120

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 141-2, John the Baptist beheadedBe aware
  of what others are enduring and act accordingly

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 151-20, scribes and Pharisees ask about
  transgressing traditionsJesus rebuked them for
  breaking Gods commands to impose their own.
  NEVER tolerate compromise of Gods word! Eph.
  511

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 161-4, again they ask for a signAgain
  Jesus offers only sign of Jonah. Repetition
  sometimes needed!

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 191-10, Pharisees question Jesus about
  divorce.Jesus accurately explained the law AND
  its intent! He further emphasized what was to
  come.Emphasis on morals. Note Disciples were
  present!

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 211-11, entering Jerusalem
• Matt. 2112-17, Jesus cleanses the temple Even
  with consequences, Jesus does what is right!Mark
  1118 enemies sought to destroy Him.

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 2123-27, His authority is questioned
  again Jesus refuses to answer because their
  motives were not honorable.He controlled
  situation as much as possible.

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 2215-40, His enemies seek to entrap Him
  with questions.Jesus is prepared and answers
  each question in an unusual way. Some we need to
  THINK before we answer! Look for out of the
  box answers.

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 231-36, Jesus gives harshest rebuke
  recorded of Him. He exposes their
  hypocrisy.Sometimes, strong condemnation is all
  that will work. NOTE Disciples were present!

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Matthew the Enemies of Jesus

• Matt. 26-27, Jesus is illegally arrested, tried,
  condemned and crucified.They fail because Gods
  will was accomplished. (More later)