Matthew 12:1-8
1. The Offensive Actions of the Disciples – Vs. 1
. Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus:8-11
. . The disciples’ behavior was not unlawful: Deuteronomy 23:24-25, Leviticus 19:9-10
2. The Indignant Response Of The Pharisees – Vs. 2
. . What constitutes ‘work’ – Matthew 23:23-24
3. The Scriptural Refutation Of The Messiah – Vss. 3-8
. A. David (Vs. 4) – 1 Samuel 21:6, Leviticus 24:9
. B. Priests (Vs. 5)
. C. Scripture (Vs. 7) – Hosea 6.6
Implications:
. 1. It is possible to know the Bible and still miss the heart of it
. 2. The danger of man-made religion
. 3. The superiority of Christ