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Themes in Matthew 12

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Themes in Matthew 12

Matthew 12:1 (show verse)

At that time Jesus was going, on the Sabbath, through the fields of grain; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pull the ears of grain, and to eat.

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 it, they said to him: Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.

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)

But he said to them: Have you not read what David did, when he and those who were with him were hungry?

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)

how he entered the house of God, and ate the loaves of the presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but for the priests only?

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 that on the Sabbath-days the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless?

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 say to you, that something greater than the temple is here.

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)

But if you had known what this means I desire mercy, and not sacrifice you would not have condemned the blameless.

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 of the Sabbath.

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)

And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue.

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 behold, a man was there that had a withered hand. And they asked him, saying: Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath-days? that they might accuse him.

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)

And he said to them: What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the Sabbath-day, will he not lay hold on it and lift it out?

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)

How much better, then, is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath-days.

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 he said to the man: Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored to soundness, like the other.

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 went out and took counsel against him, that they might destroy 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)

But Jesus perceived it, and withdrew from that place. And many multitudes followed him, and he cured them all.

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)

And he charged them not to make him known;

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)

that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

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)

Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the 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 shall not contend, nor cry out; nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:20 (show verse)

A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking wick he shall not extinguish, till he shall send forth his law for conquest.

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)

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

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 was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb: and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw.

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)

And all the people were amazed, and said: Is not this 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 the Pharisees, when they heard it, said: This man does not cast out the demons, unless by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.

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)

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. And no city or house divided against itself shall stand.

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)

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall 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 cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? For this reason, they shall be 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 cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has already come upon you.

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 any one enter the house of the strong man and spoil his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? and then he will plunder 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)

He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathers not with me, scatters.

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 say to you, That every sin and impious speech shad be forgiven men: but the impious speech against the Spirit shall not be forgiven men.

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

And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be for given him, either in the present age, or in that which is 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 make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree unsound, and its fruit unsound. For by the fruit the tree is known.

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)

Generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

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 man, out of his good treasury, brings forth good things; and the evil man, out of his evil treasury, brings forth evil things.

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)

But I say to you, That for every idle word which men speak, they shall give account in the day of judgment.

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 by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.

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 some of the scribes and Pharisees answered and said: Teacher,- we wish to see a sign from you.

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 answered and said to them: A wicked and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; and no sign shall be given to it, but the sign 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 as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

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)

Tho men of Nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation, and condemn it; for they repented in accordance with the preaching of Jonah; and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.

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 shall rise in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; for she came from the most distant parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.

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)

When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he goes through dry places seeking rest, and finds none.

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 he says: I will return to my house, out of which I came. And he comes and finds it empty, swept, and. set in order.

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 he goes and takes with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in and dwell there. And the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it be with this wicked 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 he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring 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