Sermon in series “The Quest for the Real Jesus,” #13. Matthew 12:1-8
LIFE OVER LAW
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I. Ancient rules.
A. Many Jews live in the northeast.
B. Jesus had issues with this kind of religious system.
C. Today’s principle can open a can of worms.
II. Jesus confronts his critics on a weekend.
A. The Sabbath was important.
B. But some were stricter than others.
C. Sabbath observance was one of his key conflicts with the Jews.
III. Two analogies and a principle.
A. Jesus makes a point about King David. 1 Samuel 21
B. Jesus makes a point from the Torah.
C. Jesus draws a principle from a prophet. Hosea 6:6
IV. Where’s the concrete?
A. If some laws can be bent, the rest can become Jell-O.
B. We must be led by the Spirit.
C. Human nature prefers rigidity.
V. Jesus is our authority.