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Themes in Matthew 12

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Themes in Matthew 12

Matthew 12:1 (show verse)

About this time as Jesus passed through the cornfields on the sabbath-day, his disciples being hungry began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat them.

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 when the pharisees saw it they said to Him, See, thy disciples are doing what is not lawful for them 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 replied, Have ye not read what David did, when he, and his attendants, were hungry? how he went into the house of God,

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)

and did eat the shew-bread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor those that were with him; but for the priests only? or have ye not read in the law,

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)

what profane sort of work the priests do in the temple on the sabbath-days, and yet 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 a 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)

and if ye had known what that scripture means, "I desire mercy rather than sacrifice," ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

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 even 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 went away and came into their synagogue: and there being a man there who had a withered hand,

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)

they asked Him, if it were lawful to heal 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)

But He said unto them, What man of you shall have one of his sheep fall into a pit on the sabbath-day, and will not lay 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)

And of how much more worth is a man than a sheep? Sure then it is lawful to do good 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 saith He to the man, Stretch out thine hand: and he stretched it out, and it was made sound 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 of the synagogue and took counsel together against Him, how 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 knew it, and withdrew from thence; and great multitudes followed Him with their sick,

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 healed them all, charging 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 Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant whom I have chosen,

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)

my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon Him, and He shall declare judgement to the nations: He shall not contend,

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)

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 smoking flax he will not extinguish, till He send forth judgement victorious.

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 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 was brought to Him a demoniac, who was blind and dumb; and he healed Him, so that the blind and dumb man both spake 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 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)

which the pharisees hearing, said, "He only casts out demons by the help of Beelzebub the prince of the devils."

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, who well knew their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself becomes desolate; and no city, or family, 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 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 the power of Beelzebub, by whom do your own people cast them out? wherefore 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 devils, then certainly the kingdom of God is come unto 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 into the house of a strong man, and take away his goods, unless he first overpower the strong man? and then indeed he may strip 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 gathereth not with me, scattereth.

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)

Wherefore, I tell you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy against the holy Spirit shall not be forgiven them:

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 any one speak against the Son of man, it may be forgiven him: but if any one speak against the holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this life, nor 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 allow the tree to be good, and it's fruit good; or shew the tree to be corrupt, and it's fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by it's 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)

O race of vipers, how can ye speak good things, who are yourselves so wicked? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

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)

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart produceth good things; and a wicked man out of the wicked treasure uttereth wicked 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 of every idle word, which men shall speak, they shall give an account in the day of judgement; for by thy words thou shalt be justified,

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)

and by thy words thou shalt 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 Him, saying, Master, we should be glad to see a sign from thee:

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 replied and said unto them, This wicked and degenerate race demand a sign; but no sign shall be given them, except that 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 Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly, 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)

So that the men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgement against this generation, and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater than Jonas 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 too, shall rise up in the day of judgement against 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)

Now when an impure spirit is gone out of a man, he wanders through dry desert places, seeking rest, and findeth 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 saith he, I will return into my house, that I came out of; and when he cometh, he findeth it empty, swept, and set off to advantage:

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 goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and so the last state of that man is worse than the first. And thus shall it be to 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)

Now as He was yet discoursing to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, and desired 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