Jesus was confronted by the Pharisees because his disciples were eating corn on the Sabbath day from the field. This was considered work because they were plucking the corn from the ear. Jesus explained that He was present with them. He is greater than the Sabbath day. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath day and every day. It is important for us to remember the Spirit of the law. The intent is to bring people to Jesus. They were not to work, but spend time in the presence of God. Since Jesus was there with them - the Son of God - they were in His presence. The lesson: abide with the Lord.


I find it interesting that people are willing to destroy One who is doing good. Does it really matter if you don't understand their way? Is anybody's life being drawn to God? If so let us not argue with the work of The Holy Spirit. The Pharisees were so concentrated on the fact that Jesus did not do things they way they were accustomed that they missed the blessing of God in their midst. Let us not miss what God is doing by our dogmatic adherence to tradition.

Jesus made a very good statement "it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days." It is always the right time to do something good for someone else. Then notice Jesus went out. As people followed Him, He healed all of them. Glory to God! It is always good to do good. Matthew quotes Isaiah concerning Jesus. Gentile simple means "nations." Nations have come to trust in Jesus. When we receive Jesus as our Savior, we move out of the "nations" category and move into "sons of God" category. Glory to God!

Again, we see others putting down the work of the Spirit of God. Jesus explains that it would be foolish for anyone to fight among themselves. It would produce ruin within their kingdom. He was operating with the power of God to bring deliverance and healing to the people. Jesus further explains to us that we must not speak blasphemously against the Holy Ghost. Let us agree with God and leave those things alone that we do not understand. It's safer. Additionally, Jesus instructs to pay close attention to what we say. He says we will be judged by the words of our own mouth. Let us keep the Word of God coming out of our mouth and be safe.

Now the Pharisees are asking for sign for Jesus to prove He is the Son of God - the Messiah. Jesus said plainly I will be in hell for three days and three nights - that’s your sign. They completed did not get it. Jesus told them He is greater that Jonah and Solomon; Nineveh and the Queen of Sheba repented at their preaching,, but those who were hearing Jesus were refusing to repent. Let us not ignore the preaching of the Word. Let us quickly repent of wicked ways and turn to the true and living God. Let us live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

Jesus acknowledged the obedient ones as His brother, sister and mother. We are in the family of God.