There a re a lot of verses listed on today's show because St. Matthew directly quotes the prophet Isaiah in much of it. These verses describe Jesus as a gentle ruler who brings justice to the nations.

The Pharisses question Jesus about whether or not to heal on the Sabbath. Jesus sees a man with a withered hand and heals them. It is always ok to help someone in need.

The Pharisses try to trick Jesus by saying if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath. They do this right after Jesus said he was Lord of the Sabbath.

Jesus tells the Pharisees that God desires mercy, and that He is Lord of the sabbath.

Jesus answers the Pharisees by saying that Priests work on the Sabbath and yet are guiltless. Basically Jesus is telling the Pharisses that they are not following the spirit of the law.

Jesus reminds the Pharisees that King David ate the bread of the presence because he was hungry. This bread was reserved for priests alone, but since David was hungry it was allowed. The Pharisees would also have to condemn King David if they wee oing to condemn Jesus.

Jesus and his disciples are walkng through a field of wheat, and because they were hungry they plucked some of the wheat. The Pharisees accuse them of harvesting which is a violation of the law.

Jesus encourages those with worries of this life to come to him. His yoke is easy and the burden lite.

Jesus prays and gives thanks for those who receive his words with a child-like faith.

Jesus says that Sodom will be more tolerable on the day of judgment than Capernaum. This is an analogy for those who knew Christ, but have fallen away.