Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 15th (Habakkuk 3 & Matthew 12:22—50)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Exodus Is in the Background
In luke, chapter 11, verse 20, there's a reference to the finger of god in this same saying. This suggests that the story of the exodus might be in the background here. In verses 31 a d 32, jesus declares that blasphemy against the holy spirit will not be forgiven. And this is contrasted with speaking against the son of man. The pharisees rejection of christ and more particularly, their accusation that he is acting by the power of satan himself, is a manifestation of the state of their hearts. When that comes along, bad trees cannot bear good fruit. They are a brood of vipers.
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