Series: Matthew

Title: Confronting Legalism

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Subject: Mercy

Central Theme: God’s Mercy

Resource: Lifeway’s ETB Winter 25 Lesson #11

Objective Statement:

Believers should reflect God’s Mercy to others because of these 3 Stages of Jesus interaction with the Pharisees on the Sabbath.

Stage #1 – The Challenge of Legalistic Standards (12:1-2)

Stage #2 – The Response of our Compassionate Lord (12:3-8)

Stage #3 – The Example of Healing on The Sabbath - (12:9-14)