Matthew 12:22-37

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Feb 15, 2024

The podcast dives into Jesus' miraculous healing of a demon-possessed man, sparking debates about his messianic identity. The Pharisees question his authority, leading to compelling discussions about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes the heart's role as the essence of character, reminding listeners of the weight of their words. The conversation reveals the profound implications of division and accountability in faith, urging a deeper alignment with Jesus' teachings.

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Pharisees' Accusation

Some Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out demons through Beelzebul, intending to discredit Him.
This accusation amounted to sorcery, a serious charge meant to diminish Jesus' credibility.

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Kingdom Divided

Jesus countered the Pharisees' accusation by highlighting their illogical claim.
A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, so Satan casting out Satan makes no sense.

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Jewish Exorcism

Jesus points out that Jewish exorcists also cast out demons, questioning the Pharisees' logic.
If exorcism requires a greater power, are the Pharisees' disciples also using Satan's power?

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Matthew 12:22-37

22 Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Jesus, and He healed him so that the man who was unable to speak talked and could see. 23 And all the crowds were amazed and were saying, “This man cannot be the Son of David, can he?” 24 But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man casts out demons only by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons.”

25 And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will stand. 26 And if Satan is casting out Satan, he has become divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand? 27 And if by Beelzebul I cast out the demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore, they will be your judges. 28 But if I cast out the demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 29 Or, how can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property, unless he first ties up the strong man? And then he will plunder his house.

30 The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who does not gather with Me scatters.

31 “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.

33 “Either assume the tree to be good as well as its fruit good, or assume the tree to be bad as well as its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, express any good things? For the mouth speaks from that which fills the heart. 35 The good person brings out of his good treasure good things; and the evil person brings out of his evil treasure evil things. 36 But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

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