Scripture: Matthew 12:38-50
Lesson Outline
The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)The manifestation of the King (Matthew 8:1-11:1)The opposition to the King (Matthew 11:2-13:53)The evidence of opposition (Matthew 11:2-30)Illustrations of opposition to the King (Matthew 12:1-50)The contention concerning the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-21)The contention concerning the power of the King (Matthew 12:22-37)The contention concerning the signs of the King (Matthew 12:38-45)The demand for a sign (Matthew 12:38)The sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:39-42)The peril of a “dehaunted” or empty heart (Matthew 12:43-45)The question concerning the kin of the King (Matthew 12:46-50)Conclusion and application