He presents His face hard as a rock, knowing that He will not be disappointed (Is 50:5-7). before him and ask for blessing and hope. Copyright [2011 - 2023] Knowing-Jesus.com - All Rights Reserved, A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory., And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast, But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment., For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth., But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? * [12:4650] See Mk 3:3135. 31q Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit* will not be forgiven. Medium . Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. * [12:3842] This section is mainly from Q (see Lk 11:2932). The Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Jesus asks them not to spread the news, not to say what He is doing. The phrase that most gets my attention in this Gospel passage is where it ends, about Jesus' giving "hope to the Gentiles." . 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. * A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. Heavenly Father, thank You that the clear message of salvation is that it is only by grace through faith in the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ. If the driving out of demons is good, so must its source be. We must not imagine that all of the healings were physical. my relationships and I consider how I might work with God to bring them to a journey of prayer, of faith and of hope, with salvation as the ultimate goal. O most sacred heart of Jesus make my heart like unto yours. As a Gentile, you would face all kinds of discrimination at the hands of Jews, Jews who were convinced they were on the right side of God. In these events the evangelist sees the fulfilment of the prophecy of Isaiah about the Servant of God, the one on whom the Spirit of God is bestowed, making him strong yet meek in carrying out his mission to the very end. The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. The Master Physician: You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 14 And blind and lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. Thank you for your unconditional love. Through the first three decades of my life, I wondered what it would be like to feel fulfilled all the time instead of in a brief burst. The Gospel today has two parts: (a) describes the various reactions of the Pharisees and of the people who listen to the preaching of Jesus; and (b) describes what Matthew sees in these reactions: the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Servant of Yahweh, announced by Isaiah. Thank You that because of Israels unbelief, I have become a citizen of heaven and joint heir with Christ. If a bruised reed comes to Jesus a person battered by life, trials and his own sin his first and only inclination is to heal that soul. He healed the sick and cured them all! Jesus is the shepherd of Gods people (Mt 2:6), his mission is to the lost sheep of Israel (Mt 15:24); the Pharisees, who oppose him, are guilty of scattering the sheep. We will only collect your information if you complete our contact or prayer request forms so that we can respond to your email or include your intentions/request in prayer. I had perceived but not yet connected the dots that, for me, true fulfillment comes from desiring Christs embrace. For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. This he did in a quiet and persistent way and not in a strident one. This is probably due to the situation of Matthews church, when the sole opponents were the Pharisees. Jesus takes on a ministry to the crowds of equal access to God to Gods love, Gods hope, Gods provision the same for people very different from his own was radical. * [12:14] See Mk 3:6. 27And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own people* drive them out? Loving Father, thank You for breaking down the barrier between God and man and permitting me to come into Your holy presence in prayer, for mercy to find help in time of need. 12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. When Jesus Realized This, He Withdrew from That Place: There is a great lesson for us here: It is not yet his "hour," so Jesus does not force the issue. 50For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.. 78 likes, 0 comments - RCCG Public Relations (@rccg_pr) on Instagram: "RCCG Ministers' Conference 2020 Theme: Wonderful Day 1 Bible text: 2 Kings 13:14 Preacher: Pas." RCCG Public Relations on Instagram: "RCCG Ministers' Conference 2020 Theme: Wonderful Day 1 Bible text: 2 Kings 13:14 Preacher: Pastor Adeboye I studied the life of Elijah . In spite of the aggression of his opponents, Jesus mirrors the Suffering Servant, who is full of gentleness and compassion. To this he adds a fulfillment citation from the first Servant Song (Is 42:14) that does not correspond exactly to either the Hebrew or the LXX of that passage. This will demand costly love, but it will help me to witness to him by being a person for others. Therefore they will be your judges. enemies of injustice all over the world: to go the way of violence or 41* At the judgment, the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and there is something greater than Jonah here. Heartsong . 21And in his name the Gentiles will hope.*. Lord, I know that one day I will stand before Your Bema judgement seat and I long to hear You say, well done good and faithful servant. I pray that in the days that I have ahead, I would draw close to You, and to my brothers and sisters in Christ, as together, we await that glorious day when we stand in Your presence, face to face with You. Our only interest should be reaching Heaven; it only matters to be happy, everything else fades away. He is the master physician who binds up wounds so that the person may be healed. making us ever-more pleasing to God. 29* How can anyone enter a strong mans house and steal his property, unless he first ties up the strong man? They, who were not accepted in society or in the religious field, were accepted by Jesus. Thank You for Your tenderness, loving-kindness, and care. Loving Lord and Heavenly Father, I do thank You for the family of Christ into which You have placed me and the loving fellowship that we enjoy together. Who are my brothers? Thank You, in Jesus' name,Amen. 20He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings justice to victory. Father Luis is Co-Founder and Director of Catholic Digital Missioners. (Ps 36:7-8), Zelo zelatus sum pro Domino Deo exercituumWith zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts (1 Kings 19:10;14). This account is found also in Mark 3:6. 8* g For the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath., The Man with a Withered Hand. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Lord Jesus, you see and know what I am to become if I will keep close to you in faith, hope and love. Matthew 12, 14-21 The Word of God . * I pray for lost souls who doubt Your Word and ask that in Your grace, You would convict many of their need of Christ and open their blinded eyes before it is too late, so they too may come to a knowledge of the truth. It is important to be prudent and to know when to leave. Jesus response is that no such sign will be given. Sure, there are times when we have been hurt by someone elses envy, but we also must remember that we too, have been envious and we must work to remove that evil from our hearts. Possibly it is a challenge to the Pharisees either to declare Jesus and his exorcisms good or both of them bad. Forgive me for any idle words I have uttered indiscreetly, and may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be righteous before Your throne. Whenever Jesus challenges a person it is in order to lead that person to a deeper self-reflection and ultimately to a conversion of heart and of life. You chose me: I am your beloved and you are well pleased with me. He was ordained Priest at the Cathedral of Tucuman on March 23, 2012. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He did this on several occasions with the same Scribes and Pharisees. But the case here is not about one in danger of death. /Until he brings justice to victory./ There is a crucial choice facing the This site has written permission to use the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Bible for the Matthew 12 Bible passage. Above all, I need to welcome the marginalized and the excluded into my life. 17 This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the . Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them, and he ordered them not to make him known. no one will hear his voice in the streets. He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smouldering wick until he brings justice to victory. Hilary Januszewski, Priest and Martyr. Commentary on Matthew 12:22-30. Altar and throne joined together against Jesus. He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. spirit that inspires hope in others. There are those who get upset when they see someone getting all the attention, and instead of applauding they decide to attack the other person with gossip or even defamation. But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Our life is not a reality show.. Our life is beautiful, and the more beautiful it becomes, the more we should share and help others. When at times we find ourselves in a disagreement (perhaps even with a loved one), once the emotions are roused and it becomes clear that one or both parties are not ready for the truth, the prudent, loving and humble thing to do is withdraw from the situation until the moment our hearts are more open to listening. 35A good person brings forth good out of a store of goodness, but an evil person brings forth evil out of a store of evil. Submit Prayer Request Praying through Matthew 12:20 Loving Father, praise Your name. Atheists are not born; they are made by their choices. We do not use cookies to personalise content and ads. When Jesus learned the decision of the Pharisees, He went away from the place where He was. Jesus does great, beautiful things, but He does not continuously speak about what He does to bring attention to himself or his actions. Read More. We will not share any details submitted via our contact email forms to any third party. Jesus rather by example and teaching has tried to bring before the people the reality of their loving Father that Father, of whom Jesus himself is the beloved favourite, the chosen one. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46: Call to Worship, Sermon, Reflection; Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession; Matthew 14:13-21: Call to Worship and Benediction Matthew 14:25-33: Call to Worship Matthew 15: 21-28: Prayer of Confession, Sermon, Reflection . Matthew 12:14-21 Theme: Jesus' manner toward those who opposed Him revealed His true nature as the Messiah sent from God. The crowd coming from far is waiting for His teaching (Is 42:4). Satan blinds the eyes by unbelief, and seals up the lips from prayer. By referring to the great prophet, Isaiah, Matthew identifies Jesus with the Suffering Servant of the Old Testament. When you pray you are not alone. Our envy can hurt others. Exodus 12:37-42 Matthew 12: 14-21. You bid me be persistent in my pursuit A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. 16 He warned them not to tell others about him. My Servant whom I have chosen;My beloved in whom My soul delights,I will send My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations;He will not brawl or cry out; His voice is not heard in the streets,He will not break a bruised reed, or snuff the faltering wick.Until he has made justice victorious; in him the nations will put their hope.. Heavenly Father, what a sobering teaching to see how legalism and pride stifled the hearts of the Scribes and Pharisees. Posted in Sermon and tagged Being Christian, Exodus 12:37-42, Matthew 12:14-21, Spiritual Practices . Conversation with Christ: Its important to move away from those who wish to harm you and to continue to do the good Jesus wants you to do.3) Do not speak. Matthew 21:12-13King James Version. Amen. Choose music to play during the daily prayer. Likewise, God himself respects the very freedom he entrusted to us. Prev Previous Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13. They were, above all, the marginalized and the excluded who presented themselves to Jesus with their illness and their infirmities. * A reading from the gospel of Matthew 12:14-21. 49And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, Here are my mother and my brothers. (C) 17This was to fulfill(D) what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 18Here is my servant whom I have chosen,the one I love, in whom I delight;(E)I will put my Spirit on him,(F)and he will proclaim justice to the nations.19He will not quarrel or cry out;no one will hear his voice in the streets.20A bruised reed he will not break,and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,till he has brought justice through to victory.21In his name the nations will put their hope.[a](G). * [12:10] Rabbinic tradition later than the gospels allowed relief to be given to a sufferer on the sabbath if life was in danger. Choose music to play during the daily prayer. Deepen within me the desire to remain united to you in prayer so as to imitate you in love. Matthew 12:15-16: The reaction of the people: to follow Jesus. Because his opponents are evil and see him as an agent of Satan, nothing will convince them. 7* If you knew what this meant, I desire mercy, not sacrifice,f you would not have condemned these innocent men. At the final judgment they will condemn the faithless generation that has rejected him. The scribes and Pharisees refuse to accept the exorcisms of Jesus as authentication of his claims and demand a sign that will end all possibility of doubt. Of course, none of us can really answer that question in its fullness. Jesus is pleasing to his Father. Many followed Him and He cured them all, but warned them not to make Him known. Help me to learn how to live for Youand I pray that you would open my heart to greater understanding of Your Word, so that I may grow in grace and in a knowledge of You - this I ask in Jesus name, AMEN. We need his assurance that he will patiently bring justice to victory. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. [12:3842] 16:14; Jon 2:1; 3:110; Mk 8:1112; Lk 11:2932. our hearts in a gentle and undramatic way. Petition: 45Then it goes and brings back with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they move in and dwell there; and the last condition of that person is worse than the first. * [12:21] Except for a minor detail, Matthew here follows the LXX, although the meaning of the Hebrew (the coastlands will wait for his teaching) is similar. Petition: * [12:8] The ultimate justification for the disciples violation of the sabbath rest is that Jesus, the Son of Man, has supreme authority over the law. 1. 43w When an unclean spirit goes out of a person it roams through arid regions searching for rest but finds none. In spite of this, he does not suspend his ministry of healing, forgiving and spreading the Good News. I read prayerfully Isaiahs prophecy and notice how well it applies to Jesus. For an example of Jewish exorcism see Josephus, Antiquities 8:4249. Heavenly Father, how I praise and thank You for the sign of Jonah, which not only prefigured the death, burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but has given all who believe on the Him a blessed hope - knowing that because He rose to life immortal, we too will rise to newness of life. Why is this? Chilling words indeed, even more so when their only reason was that they found Jesus integrity and powerful message of love a real threat to their power. They questioned him, Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath?* so that they might accuse him. This was to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah about the Suffering Servant who was full of gentleness and compassion, which Jesus applies to himself. No matter how far we think we may have drifted, if we will simply turn to Jesus, we will find that he is already looking at us. 1063 JFSB Provo, UT 84602 801-422-6691 byustudies@byu.edu. The Chosen Servant. 39He said to them in reply, An evil and unfaithful* generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. I offer you my love in return, knowing you welcome it as a parent does a small child. 14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. Start your free trial today! 3. Thus it will be with this evil generation., The True Family of Jesus. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: people. A Tree and Its Fruits. People follow Him. And in his name the Gentiles will hope. Many [people] followed him, and he cured them all,* 16but he warned them not to make him known. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (Psalm 103:8). Keep me under the shadow of Your wing. * [12:38] Teacher: see note on Mt 8:19. Off . Even to this very day Jesus continually takes what is broken and makes it whole. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. This may also have been the view of Jesus Pharisaic contemporaries. Today, once again, Jesus teaches us to serve without our egos. * [12:11] Matthew omits the question posed by Jesus in Mk 3:4 and substitutes one about rescuing a sheep on the sabbath, similar to that in Lk 14:5. Thank You that Your Word is true and that You have not finished with Your people, Israel. The coldness of these few words is really shocking, for there is no justification for this desire to destroy Jesus. 13Then he said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out, and it was restored as sound as the other. Curtis Almquist, https://media.blubrry.com/ssje_sermon/www.ssje.org/4.audio/2015/071815_cga.mp3, Resources for the Journey Br. 22k Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute. This relationship is the truth that Jesus hopes will win out in the hearts of the people. Psalm 136:1-3, 10-15 Instead Jesus focuses on revealing his Fathers love as the truth and the justice he lives by. Choose the size of the text for your daily prayer. The accusation of scattering, however, does fit the situation. God's Chosen Servant 15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. 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It is the longest Old Testament citation in this gospel, emphasizing the meekness of Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, and foretelling the extension of his mission to the Gentiles. Only when we help others with love; not to show off, will we be doing the work of God. I thank You that in Your grace You lifted me up out of the miry clay, when I was that broken reed and smoking flax, and set my feet on the Rock of my salvation. Become a brother: vocations@ssje.org He was the same man who had imprisoned and beheaded . Hos 2:414; Jer 3:610. * [12:33] Declare: literally, make. The meaning of this verse is obscure. I offer you my love in return, knowing you welcome it as a parent does a small child. Within the human soul God already provides us with the kindling for faith, hope and love. On the one side, the conflict of life and death, between Jesus and the religious authority, and on the other the movement of the people who were desirous of encountering Jesus! * [12:34] See 1Sm 21:27. Your contribution help us to continue with our mission. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 12 And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those that sold the doves. Both paid a Jesus is becoming a figure of controversy. All right reserved - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions, Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window). Help each of us to be willing to learn and also recognise the need to be accountable to each other as well as to You, as we seek to grow in grace corporately. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina. 19He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Thank You that there are no hoops that I have to jump through to gain Your acceptance, other than believing on the Lord Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent to be the propitiation for my sins. * He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Jesus values even what is fragile or bruised; I bring the hopes I cherish before him and ask for blessing and hope. Bless those that You have seen fit to equip each of us, and I pray that those who have been graced with the gift of teacher may motivate us all to be willing learners of You. If asked the question, How would you describe Gods character? how would you respond? Choose the speed the daily prayer fades between stages. All right reserved. If so, email me. The argument is that the law itself requires work that breaks the sabbath rest, because of the higher duty of temple service. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. And so he tries to clarify with his followers, in what sense his mission could be called (as we might say) a revolutionary programme. Social Media. 28* o But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Praying through Matthew 7:7. He didnt ask the people to forget but he asked them to appreciate the meaning of their experience. 13 And he says to them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of robbers. The Pharisees used the Scripture as a code of law, always looking outwards to see how well it was observed. 38Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, Teacher,* we wish to see a sign from you.u I ask God to have mercy on us and on our world, and to purify my heart. He has given me his Spirit and he wants to bless me as I draw closer to him. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Yet the human heart can be surprisingly hard and inflict terrible sufferings on others without any real reason. Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. All Jesus needs is the slightest ember of faith and hope to change a person's life. I look at length at Jesus as I let this unique person touch me, so strong yet so gentle and meek. Lord, I am here as your servant. 17This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: 18Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,j. * [12:39] Unfaithful: literally, adulterous. The covenant between God and Israel was portrayed as a marriage bond, and unfaithfulness to the covenant as adultery; cf. * [12:34] The admission of Jesus goodness cannot be made by the Pharisees, for they are evil, and the words that proceed from their evil hearts cannot be good. Next Luke 22; John 18 Next. Easing . The reaction of the Pharisees was to hold a Council meeting against Jesus. * [12:2526] Jesus first response to the Pharisees charge is that if it were true, Satan would be destroying his own kingdom. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. I thank You that in Your grace You lifted me up out of the miry clay, when I was that broken reed and smoking flax, and set my feet on the Rock of my salvation. 48But he said in reply to the one who told him, Who is my mother? Have I anything of your spirit, Lord? I am confident that God is delighted with my progress. As Christians, we need to ask for forgiveness for the times we have been envious of others. 36* t I tell you, on the day of judgment people will render an account for every careless word they speak. u. The strong man is Satan, whom Jesus has tied up and whose house he is plundering. If temple duties outweigh the sabbath law, how much more does the presence of Jesus, with his proclamation of the kingdom (something greater than the temple), justify the conduct of his disciples. So many good people are destroyed because they pose a threat to the corrupt and deceitful, sometimes even in the Church itself. 42At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here.v, The Return of the Unclean Spirit. The long discussion combines Marcan and Q material (Mk 3:2230; Lk 11:1920, 23; 12:10). He cured the mute person so that he could speak and see. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. non-violence? I pray that I may hear the voice of the Lord. Jesus then asked the people not to "make him known." He realized that this would only intensify the Pharisees' vendetta against him. In light of this attitude we recognize the contrast between the Pharisees, who seek to kill, and Jesus, who continues to give life to all who come to him. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. Jesus is aware that events are leading up to a life-crisis for him. 14But the Pharisees* went out and took counsel against him to put him to death.i. In this way Anything the character might say is limited to the very materials the author has disposed for that characternone of which is actually the author. Introductory Prayer: Thank You for Your tenderness, loving-kindness, and care. Give me a teachable spirit and keep me from developing biased opinions that conflict with Your Word. Then he can plunder his house. The Immersive Prayer website follows the guidelines for image web use at the Brooklyn Museum and the Jewish Museum websites. Jesus said all of this to fulfill a prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 42:1-4). Yet todays readings remind us that there is indeed one way of describing God that very nearly rises beyond our usual linguistic limitations. His preaching movement has certainly not aimed at armed confrontation (no fighting in the streets) in an effort to oust the Roman occupation of the land. He is sensitive to and gently fosters all the signs of life in us and especially where we are ready to push out its boundaries. 34* s You brood of vipers, how can you say good things when you are evil? 15When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. This verse is the conclusion of the previous episode, in which Jesus challenges the malice of the Pharisees, by curing the man who had a withered hand (Mt 12:9-14). Nonetheless, our Lord does give the human person a searching mind and heart. If you were a Gentile, by culture and class, where you lived, what you ate, what work you did, how you dressed and appeared, what you valued, what you believed, if you were a Gentile, you were very, very different from a Jew. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. life. Clearly Jesus realized that his "end" was not far off. While in Q the sign was simply Jonahs preaching to the Ninevites (Lk 11:30, 32), Matthew here adds Jonahs sojourn in the belly of the whale for three days and three nights, a prefigurement of Jesus sojourn in the abode of the dead and, implicitly, of his resurrection. Matthew 12: 14-21 Introductory Prayer: God our Father, you gave us your Son to make us your children. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the lessons You are teaching me through it. I pray for the day when Your people cry out in repentance for salvation. People know how to discern. 14 The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. Amen. Would you like to contribute related thoughts to these Lectio reflections of the Gospel readings or other contemplative material to this Web-based ministry? Jesus will always intervene on behalf of the weak, and do so in a way which is sensitive to them, and takes the limelight off himself. Read More, The phrase that most gets my attention in this Gospel passage is where it ends, about Jesus giving hope to the Gentiles. Gentiles are not Jews. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Author: catholic.net | Source: catholic.net. 2020 Catholic.net Inc. Catholics on the Net. His message, demanding thought it may be, is sensitive to them, and takes the limelight off himself. We should keep in mind that we are beloved by God regardless of our human emotions, even with our failures and weaknesses. Am I a bit like him? He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smouldering wick until he brings justice to victory. It is said that envy is the root of all evil. The Pharisees went out and conspired against Jesus, how to destroy him. I acknowledge my hopes for myself, my relationships and I consider how I might work with God to bring them to life. Help me to pray purposefully and persistently, and in accordance with Your will . 9h Moving on from there, he went into their synagogue. In Mt 16:1 the request is for a sign from heaven (Mk 8:11). How thought-provoking it is to realise that jealously and self-conceit can take us far away from Jesus and prevent us from giving Him the honour He deserves. Jewish expectation was that Satan would be chained up in the last days (Rev 20:2); Jesus exorcisms indicate that those days have begun. * [12:15] Jesus knowledge of the Pharisees plot and his healing all are peculiar to Matthew. The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. Keep me from the sort of religion superiority and spiritual myopia that was demonstrated by the religious leaders whose pride and practice prevented them from seeing Jesus.. May I keep the eyes of my heart on Him every moment of the day and may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart become perfected praise to the honour of Your name. God our Father, you gave us your Son to make us your children. Loving Father, praise Your name. The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. Large . Prevent pride and legalism from blinding my eyes to the goodness of God. I pray that I may hear the voice In the Marcan parallel (Mk 2:2526) the high priest is called Abiathar, although in 1Samuel this action is attributed to Ahimelech. Retreat Reservations: reservations@ssje.org, Welcome to the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, An Enduring, Steadfast Love Br. He says that the decision to kill Jesus was not only that of the Pharisees, but also of the Herodians (Mk 3:6). He brings us hope by curing our ills. * [12:2232] For the exorcism, see note on Mt 9:3234. Prayer strengthens the soul and personality, making us ever-more pleasing to God. I acknowledge my hopes for myself, The discretion of Jesus is hard for us to understand. I can pray the words of Isaiah and give thanks. 33r Either declare* the tree good and its fruit is good, or declare the tree rotten and its fruit is rotten, for a tree is known by its fruit. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. 4how he went into the house of God and ate the bread of offering,d which neither he nor his companions but only the priests could lawfully eat? I take some time to watch him, to ponder, to speak to him about what moves his heart, asking how I might grow more like him. 1* At that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the sabbath.a His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads* of grain and eat them.b Amen. 21And in his name the Gentiles will hope.. On the other hand, the Servant is sought and expected by the people. The two stories depend on Mk 2:2328; 3:16, respectively, and are the only places in either gospel that deal explicitly with Jesus attitude toward sabbath observance. They were so threatened by Jesus and his influence with the people that they decided that He needed to be put to death. In spite the Pharisees desire to destroy him Jesus did not take flight out of fear or fight out of anger. The temple service seems to be the changing of the showbread on the sabbath (Lv 24:8) and the doubling on the sabbath of the usual daily holocausts (Nm 28:910). Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them, 16and he ordered them not to make him known. of the Lord. Amen. Resolution: Gospel: Matthew 12:14-21 But the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him, how to destroy him. He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings justice to victory. * [12:1521] Matthew follows Mk 3:712 but summarizes his source in two verses (Mt 12:15, 16) that pick up the withdrawal, the healings, and the command for silence. This was to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah: Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased. He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice inthe streets. Truly accepting that Christ lives within our unique repositories has filled me with hope and cured me of that feeling of unfulfillment. Choose music to play during the daily prayer. A great contrast! It would be a bit like asking the character in a novel to describe the author of that novel. 26And if Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself; how, then, will his kingdom stand? * [12:47] This verse is omitted in some important textual witnesses, including Codex Sinaiticus (original reading) and Codex Vaticanus. 37By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned., The Demand for a Sign. He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Its actually a radical shift in Jesus himself. Sean Glenn, https://media.blubrry.com/ssje_sermon/www.ssje.org/4.audio/2021/071721_sg.mp3, Our Changing Is Necessary; Our Changing Is Possible Br. Heavenly Father, thank You for the many lessons that I can learn from the Scriptures. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, 16 but he warned them not to make him known. How often do we do nice things to show off, rather than remaining silent? Justice is a major He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Even with a careful apophasisthat is, an approach to speaking of God in terms of what God is notwe nonetheless remain confronted with the reality that our language about God can only ever attempt to point toward Gods character. Are they, too, to be charged with collusion with Beelzebul? . Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. Matthew 12:14-21. concern of Jesus, and this concern with justice will bring hope to all Reflection: Matthew 12:14-21 Saturday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time - Matthew 12:14-21 Today the Pharisees come together and begin to plot against Jesus. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. And in his name the Gentiles will hope. Military Technology or Technology of Death? The Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill.(B) 16He warned them not to tell others about him. "Farewell Discourses and the High Priestly Prayer, . I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. Safeguarding minors and vulnerable adults. Jesus does not taunt the Pharisees or provoke an unnecessary clash. For instance, we cannot force a person to love us or to trust us. Matthew 12:14. Rather, He is silent. When you pray you are not alone. does not crush people. 14 The blind and the lame . This in spite of you often feeling how feeble your efforts are. Jesus experienced constant opposition and even hostility. For less than $5/mo. This reaction, different from that of the Pharisees and of the people, moved Matthew to see here the realization of the prophecy of the Suffering Servant. Che Guevara chose the former, Gandhi the latter. 23* l All the crowd was astounded, and said, Could this perhaps be the Son of David? What do we lack? He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Nor was it an effort to force good moral behaviour through punishment or threat, (breaking the crushed reed, putting out the smouldering wick). 15Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Justice is a major concern of Jesus, and this concern with justice will bring hope to all . Mt 11:2426. A soul under Satan's power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God, and dumb at the throne of grace; sees nothing, and says nothing to the purpose. For Jesus, the Scripture was a communication with God, heart to heart. In Mark, this episode is much more explicit and provocative (Mk 3:1-6). Doyou see Gods grandeur everywhere and unconditionally enjoy sharing the love of Christ that you have inside? God's Chosen Servant 15 When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. This Servant is filled with Gods spirit. 46x While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. When he encountered hostility as the Pharisees conspired against him he did not want his followers to make him known. - Mark adds that the Herodians also took a part in this plot. Matthew 12: 14-21. * [12:29] A short parable illustrates what Jesus is doing. From Gods night of vigil[2] to bring Israel out of Egypt in Exodus, to the incessant refrain of Psalm 136 (for his mercy endures forever[3]), to Jesus work of blessing even in the midst of his rejection in the sight of the Pharisees,[4] the biblical authors never fail to describe Gods character and self-understanding in terms of love. While the difference is probably due to Matthews editing, he retains the kingdom of God rather than changing it to his usual kingdom of heaven. Has come upon you: see Mt 4:17. bruised reed - not through the exercise of power and violence. 15 When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath. Jesus is on the side of the weak. Because Jesus poses a threat to all who put themselves in the place of God, by living as they please, and despising and dominating others. Jesus, like you, make my heart attentive to the needs of others. Additional Ordinary Time Reflections Matthew 12:14-21 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) 14 But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Jesus will always intervene on behalf of the weak, and do so in a way which Jesus' action here in Matthew 14:13-21 highlights and confronts this injustice of the Roman world with an action that enacts God's will to feed hungry people and that anticipates the coming age in which God will supply abundant food. So "meek and humble" is Jesus that every person felt he could approach him. * [12:15-21] Matthew follows Mk 3:7-12 but summarizes his source in two verses (Mt 12:15, 16) that pick up the withdrawal, the healings, and the command for silence. Matthew 24 to 25; Mark 12 to 13; Luke 21; . Mother Most Pure, make my heart only for Jesus. @2019 - Misioneros Digitales Catlicos. I stay with these words in gratitude and wonder. 32And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. Romans 12:1-8: Prayer of Thanksgiving; Benediction; Romans 13:8-12: Call to Worship Romans 14: . We saw yesterday how he was accused by Pharisees of condoning the breaking of the sabbath on the part of his disciples. I will rejoice with them when the kingdom that was promised to Abraham, Isaac, Israel, and David, is fully and finally realised. When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Pope at Eucharistic Congress: Bread must be shared Pope at Angelus: The Sign of the Cross 10 minutes with Jesus. They were probably a "political" party attached firmly to Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, tetrarch of Galilee. In Jesus' name, AMEN. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them, and he ordered them not to make him known. This is to be a revolution-of-love that all nations can put their hope in. 11* He said to them, Which one of you who has a sheep that falls into a pit on the sabbath will not take hold of it and lift it out? Curia Generalizia dei Carmelitani | Via Giovanni Lanza 138, 00184 Rome, Italy. 13K likes, 478 comments - PastorEAAdeboye (@pastoreaadeboyeofficial) on Instagram: "Day 3; Welcome Service RCCG Convention 2021 Topic: Sanctification Text: 2 Timothy . So, get busy working. Help me to pray and keep on praying in spirit and in truth. nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. Random . justice. How can I walk in Jesus footsteps and imitate him? Jesus and Beelzebul. 14But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.(A). When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. * David Allen, https://media.blubrry.com/ssje_sermon/www.ssje.org/4.audio/2013/072013_da.mp3. Jesus' way is gentle, not crying aloud or breaking the bruised May all who follow Him reject what is contrary to the Gospel. Today I will contact someone who needs to be encouraged and listened to. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Father Luis graduated in Theology from the Catholic University of Argentina, Magister in Liturgy of the Argentine Society of Liturgy and is currently undergraduate in family guidance at the Austral University. Yet this is not the time to engage them intellectually; their hearts are closed and they are unwilling to listen. Do you know of any case in which the religious authority, in the name of religion, decided to persecute and kill people who, like Jesus, did good to people? In our community are we servants of God for the people? * [12:31] Blasphemy against the Spirit: the sin of attributing to Satan (Mt 12:24) what is the work of the Spirit of God (Mt 12:28). 14But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. May I always come to You in times of trial and distress. Jesus chose to be among the crowds of the sick instead of pleasing the educated elite. Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube. Be with the words of the prophet Isaiah that Matthew finds fulfilled in Jesus and let Jesus be sensitive and respect your desire to do your best in life for yourself and for those around you. Commentary on Matthew 12:14-21. This I ask in Jesus name, AMEN. And in his name the Gentiles will hope. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. Mk 3:2021 is omitted, with a consequent lessening of the sharpness of Mt 12:48. General email: monastery@ssje.org Picking Grain on the Sabbath. reed. Jesus ministry has broken Satans hold over Israel, but the refusal of this evil generation to accept him will lead to a worse situation than what preceded his coming. (Delivered Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Bethany Bible Church. Heavenly Father, search my heart and see if there is any carnality or wicked ways in me that is dishonouring to You. 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Powerful people were out to destroy Jesus from the beginning, as when Herod tried to kill him as a baby? Matthew 12:14-21 The Word of God . 2) Gospel Reading - Matthew 12:38-42 and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Let me make the words of Isaiah my own! He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smouldering wick until he brings justice to victory. The Pharisees went out and conspired against Jesus, how to destroy him. Matthew 12:14: The reaction of the Pharisees: they decide to kill Jesus. I pray this text from Isaiah as Jesus did, reassured as I notice how Gods promise calls me to hope and promises me life. 5* Or have you not read in the law that on the sabbath the priests serving in the temple violate the sabbath and are innocent?e held a council . Thank you for meditating on this Gospel reading and considering this lectio Divina Matthew 12:14-21 Reflection Beloved by God. 30* p Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. That is the sort of Larger . Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them, and he ordered them not to make him known. 3He said to them,* Have you not read what Davidc did when he and his companions were hungry, Contact. In him, we also find the courage and strength to persevere in times of difficulty and suffering. By removing Himself from the situation, Jesus teaches us a valuable lesson. When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Jesus was an advocate of justice who quietly proclaimed a message of love which set his people free. Mk 8:1112, which Matthew has followed in Mt 16:14, has a similar demand for a sign. And in his name the Gentiles will hope., Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. Fill us with Your gifts and make us always eager to serve You in faith, hope and love. 40Just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights,* so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. Distance yourself from those who try to harm you. 17This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 18Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased. Matthew 12:17: The concern of Matthew: Jesus is our Messiah. A tree is known by its fruit; if the fruit is good, so must the tree be. New International Version (NIV). When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Matthew 12:14-21. and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. Choose the speed the daily prayer fades between stages. You are part of a global community. He avoided seeking attention in either confrontation or popularity. Jesus accepted them all, so I must also. Matthew has omitted Mk 3:2021 which is taken up in Mk 3:31 (see note on Mt 12:2232), yet the point of the story is the same in both gospels: natural kinship with Jesus counts for nothing; only one who does the will of his heavenly Father belongs to his true family. The voice of Jesus is not shrill or contentious: the spirit of God speaks to God has chosen me, I am his beloved son or daughter and he is pleased with me. * [12:27] Besides pointing out the absurdity of the charge, Jesus asks how the work of Jewish exorcists (your own people) is to be interpreted. * [12:28] The Q parallel (Lk 11:20) speaks of the finger rather than of the spirit of God. Nature . How precious, God, is Your faithful love.So the children of Adam take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.They feast on the bounty of Your house,You let them drink from Your delicious streams. 2. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them, and he ordered them not to make him known. Are you willing to be anonymous in what you would share? 25n But he knew what they were thinking and said to them,* Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and no town or house divided against itself will stand. He was meek, not even breaking the already bruised reed, yet strong, attaining victory at the end. The more people magnified Christ, the more desirous the Pharisees were to vilify him. Here the plan to bring about Jesus death is attributed to the Pharisees only. of justice, yet not noisy, or contentious, or violent. This was to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah: Here is my servant, whom I havechosen,my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased. Even knowing that the religious authority has decided to kill Jesus, the people do not go away from Jesus, but rather they follow Him. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. Prayer strengthens the soul and personality, Matthew presents the entire first Canticle of the Servant. 2) Gospel Reading - Matthew 12:14-21 God, our loving Father, You sent your Son into the world to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all: to sinners, the poor, oppressed, the sick, the abandoned and neglected. As we study Your Word and seek to encourage each other in our little gatherings, I pray that the Word of Christ would dwell in us richly. * [12:56] This and the following argument (Mt 12:7) are peculiar to Matthew. I pray for the powerful who destroy the loving relationships which are meant to hold our fragile world together. Justice comes through compassion - like care for the I believe, and I am hoping to be raised to full maturity in him through the school of the Gospel. Jesus values even what is fragile or bruised; I bring the hopes I cherish Read the text slowly, thinking of Jesus and the poor who today are excluded: Look! * [12:3637] If on the day of judgment people will be held accountable for even their careless words, the vicious accusations of the Pharisees will surely lead to their condemnation. Put your Spirit in me so that I may lovingly bring justice to victory.. 13 "It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,'but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'". heavy price. Yet it can also be extinguished if we carelessly expose it to the winds and waves of unbridled selfishness, secularism, skepticism and systematic doubt . Thus, they come to the breaking of the relationship between the religious authority and Jesus. 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