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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 went through the grain fields on the sabbath; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pick the heads and 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)

And the Pharisees seeing it, said to him, Behold, your disciples do 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 was hungry, and those who were with him?

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 into the house of God and eat the show bread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those with him, but 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, that the priests profane the sabbath in the temple, 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 tell you that here is an object greater than the temple.

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, I wish for mercy and not a sacrifice, means, you would not have condemned the innocent;

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 departing thence he 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 having a withered hand [was there]. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath? 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 is there of you having one sheep, who if this falls into a pit on the sabbath, will not take hold of 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 then is a man better than a sheep! So that it is lawful to do good on the sabbath.

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 out your hand; and he stretched it out, and it was restored as sound as 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)

and the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him to 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 knowing it departed thence, and great 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 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 it 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)

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased; I will put my spirit on him, and he shall declare judgment to the nations.

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 strive nor cry aloud, nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:20 (show verse)

A bruised reed shall he not break, and a smoking flax shall be not extinguish, till he sends forth judgment to victory.

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 nations 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 blind and dumb demoniac was brought to him, and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb 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 multitudes wondered and said, Is 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 hearing it, said, This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebul, a ruler 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 knowing their thoughts, he said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed; and no city or house divided against itself can 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)

If Satan casts out Satan he is divided against himself. 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 by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore 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 by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has 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 one enter into the house of a strong man and plunder his goods, unless he first binds 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 tell you, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of 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

Matthew 12:32 (show verse)

And if one speaks a word against the Son of man it shall be forgiven him; but if one speaks against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven him either in this life or in that 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 bad, and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by 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)

Offspring 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, casts forth good things; and the evil man, out of his evil treasury, casts 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 tell you, that for every idle word which men speak they shall render an account in a 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 answered some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, 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, An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, and no sign shall be given it but the sign of the prophet Jonah.

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 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)

The men of Nineveh shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they changed their minds at the preaching of Jonah; and behold a 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

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a 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)

But when the impure spirit has gone out of a man, it goes through dry places seeking a 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 it says, I will return to my house from which I went out; and coming, it finds it empty, swept, and adorned.

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 itself seven other spirits worse than itself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it be also with 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)

And while he was 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