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|[[File:matthew.jpg|center|thumb|Matthew's writings of the [[Gospel of the kingdom]] were inspired. But what do they really tell us in the context of the times and the precepts of the [[kingdom of God]]? All the nations of the [[world]] of [[Rome]] were using systems of [[force]] to provide a [[social safety net]] for their [[citizen]]s at the [[tables]] which were a [[snare|snare and a trap]] through their [[temples]] of [[paganism]], like [[Cain]], [[Nimrod]], and [[Pharaoh]] ''making the word of God to none effect'' with their ''means and method'' of [[corban]]. But the brethren of [[Christ]] are they who [[doeth]] the will of the [[Father]] in [[heaven]].]]
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| '''V1''' ''Jesus on the sabbath pluck grain'' which would be a violation of the [[Sabbath]] who did not understand the sabbath and turned the metaphor into a ritual. 
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| '''V2''' This law or false interpretation of the law if the [[Sabbath]] would be done away with by [[Christ]] when he took the kingdom from the [[Pharisees]].<Ref name="ktaken">{{ktaken}}</Ref>
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| '''V3, 4, 5'''David ate the bread<Ref>[[1 Samuel 21]]:4  And the priest answered David, and said, [There is] no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women. 5  And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women [have been] kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and [the bread is] in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel. 6  So the priest gave him hallowed [bread]: for there was no bread there but the shewbread, that was taken from before the LORD, to put hot bread in the day when it was taken away.</Ref> of the priests.<Ref>[[Exodus 29]]:33  And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate [and] to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat [thereof], because they [are] holy.</Ref> Remember Jesus will be the highest son of David and what [[priest]] would he ask for permission, them or [[John the Baptist]].
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| '''V6''' "in this place<Ref name="hode">{{5602}}</Ref> is one greater than the temple." There are numerous words translated ''place'' in Matthew alone.<Ref>The most common is [[5117|topos]] τόπος, but also [[1563|ekei]] ἐκεῖ and [[5564|chorion]] χωρίον among others.</Ref> ''Hode''<Ref name="hode">{{5602}}</Ref> is an adverb and meant right there in the field where Jesus ''was standing'' with His disciples was greater than the temple.<Br>Neither the [[temples]] nor the [[altars]] were supposed to be made out of dead stones. Where they they stood was the ''temple made without hands'', the [[Lively Stones of a Living Altar]].<Br> What would it mean to Christian Jews that Jesus was greater than the [[Temples]] of [[Herod]], And why compare [[mercy]]<Ref name="eleos">{{1656}}</Ref> to [[sacrifice]]<Ref name="thusia">{{2378}}</Ref>?<Br>Jesus was warning them he had the power to fire the ''[[moneychangers]]''.
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| '''V7, 8''' The Son of man is the highest son of Adam and David which is a reference to being priest and king which we will see includes [[Melchizedek]].<Ref>[[Hebrews 5]]:6  As he saith also in another [''place''], Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of [[Melchisedec]] <[[3198]]>.</Ref>
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|  '''V9-13'' Matthew continues the issue of the [[Sabbath]] and Christs heals a withered hand and is hated for it. '''V14'''
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| '''V15-21''' spoken by Esaias the prophet<Ref name="Isaiah42">[[Isaiah 42]]</Ref>
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| '''V22-32''' Seem to be a continuation of the challenge against the [[Pharisees]] which is why in '''V24''' they accuse Jesus of being of [[954|Beelzebub]].  Jesus warns them that if he is of the Holy Spirit they will not be forgiven as long as they oppose that [[Holy Spirit]].
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| V33-37 They are again warned about the fruit they are producing but also that they will be held accountable for their words in the day of judgment (separating or decision).
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| V38 The scribes and  the [[Pharisees]] ask for a sign. <Br>The sign of Jonah may translate into <Br>'''[[Three days and three nights]]'''.
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| In [[Matthew_12]]:39 we see a reference to "An [[evil]]<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}} </Ref> and [[adultery|adulterous]]<Ref name="adultery">{{4190}} </Ref> generation". We see also in Chapter 16:V4 a reference to a "wicked<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}} </Ref> and adulterous generation". Both the word ''wicked'' and the ''evil'' are translated from the same Greek word "poneros".<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}} </Ref>
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| V39 speaks of "sign of the prophet Jonas" and by verse 40 we may believe that Jesus would be in the tomb for 3 days and nights. More important why are they called an  [[adultery|adulterous]]<Ref name="adultery">{{3428}}</Ref> generation?<Br> And why does he use the word ''poneros'' for [[evil]] meaning "full of labours, annoyances... pressed and harassed by labours"?<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}}</Ref>
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| V40 "[[three days and three nights]] in the heart of the earth."
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| V46 His Mother and his brethren
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| V50 Emphasize a common message of His Doctrine that it is those [[brethren]] who "do the will of my Father<Ref name="doethv">{{doethv}}</Ref> which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
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| '''V48''' who are my [[brethren]]?
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== Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath ==

[1] At that time Jesus went on the [[sabbath]] day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

[2] But when the [[Pharisees]] saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.

[3] But he said unto them, <span style="color:red">'''Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; '''</span>

[4] <span style="color:red">'''How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the [[priests]]? '''</span>

[5] <span style="color:red">'''Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the [[sabbath]] days the priests in the temple profane the [[sabbath]], and are blameless? '''</span>

[6] <span style="color:red">'''But I say unto you, That in this place<Ref name="hode">{{5602}}</Ref> is one greater than the temple. 

[7] But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have [[mercy]]<Ref name="eleos">{{1656}}</Ref>, and not [[sacrifice]]<Ref name="thusia">{{2378}}</Ref>, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.'''</span> 

[8] <span style="color:red">'''For the Son of man is Lord even of the [[sabbath]] day.'''</span>

== A Man with a Withered Hand ==

[9] And when he was departed thence, he went into their [[synagogue]]:

[10] And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the [[sabbath]] days? that they might accuse him.

[11] And he said unto them, <span style="color:red">'''What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? '''</span>

[12] <span style="color:red">'''How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.'''</span>

[13] Then saith he to the man, <span style="color:red">'''Stretch forth thine hand.'''</span> And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

[14] Then the [[Pharisees]] went out, and held a council<Ref name="sumboulion">{{4824}} </Ref>  against him, how they might destroy him.

== God's Chosen Servant ==

[15] But when [[Jesus]] knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

[16] And charged them that they should not make him known:

[17] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet<Ref name="Isaiah42">[[Isaiah 42]]</Ref>, saying,

[18] Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

[19] He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

[20] A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

[21] And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.


== The kingdom is not divided ==

[22] Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

[24] But when the [[Pharisees]] heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

[25] And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, <span style="color:red">'''Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:'''</span>
 
[26] <span style="color:red">'''And if [[Satan]] cast out [[Satan]], he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? '''</span>

[27] <span style="color:red">'''And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. '''</span>

[28] <span style="color:red">'''But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the [[kingdom of God]] is come unto you. '''</span>

[29] <span style="color:red">'''Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. '''</span>

== Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit ==

[30] <span style="color:red">'''He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. '''</span>

[31] <span style="color:red">'''Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and [[blasphemy]]<Ref name="blasphemia">{{988}}</Ref> shall be [[forgive]]n unto men: but the [[blasphemy]]<Ref name="blasphemia">{{988}}</Ref> against the [[Holy Ghost]] shall not be [[forgive]]n unto men. '''</span>

[32] <span style="color:red">'''And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be [[forgive]]n him: but whosoever speaketh against the [[Holy Ghost]], it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world (''[[163|age]]''), neither in the ''world'' to come. '''</span>

== A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit ==


[33] <span style="color:red">'''Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. '''</span>

[34] <span style="color:red">'''O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. '''</span>

[35] <span style="color:red">'''A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. '''</span>

[36] <span style="color:red">'''But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. '''</span>

[37] <span style="color:red">'''For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.'''</span>


== The Sign of Jonah ==


[38] Then certain of the [[scribe]]s and of the [[Pharisees]] answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

[39] But he answered and said unto them,  <span style="color:red">'''An [[evil]]<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}}</Ref> and [[adultery|adulterous]]<Ref name="adultery">{{3428}}</Ref> generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: '''</span>

[40] <span style="color:red">'''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. '''</span>

[41] <span style="color:red">'''The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. '''</span>

[42] <span style="color:red">'''The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the [[wisdom]] of [[Solomon]]; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. '''</span>


== Return of an Unclean Spirit ==

[43] <span style="color:red">'''When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. '''</span>

[44] <span style="color:red">'''Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. '''</span>

[45] <span style="color:red">'''Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.'''</span>

== My Mother Brothers and Brethren ==

[46] While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

[47] Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

[48] But he answered and said unto him that told him,  <span style="color:red">'''Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? [49] And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! [50] For whosoever shall [[Doeth|do the will]] of my [[Father]] which is in [[heaven]], the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.'''</span><br>
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