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Matthew 12 · Grade 5

Something Greater Is Here

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Matthew 12 shows rising opposition. The Pharisees accuse Jesus' disciples of breaking the Sabbath. Jesus answers with Scripture and then three times points to Himself: "One greater than the temple is here," "someone greater than Jonah is here," and "someone greater than Solomon is here." He is Lord of the Sabbath, the true rest God promised.

After Jesus heals a withered hand, the Pharisees plot to kill Him. Jesus withdraws, and Matthew quotes Isaiah 42: the Servant will proclaim justice to the nations, yet He will not quarrel or shout; He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoking flax. The Messiah's strength is gentle.

When Jesus casts out a demon, the Pharisees claim He does it by Beelzebul. Jesus shows that is absurd and declares that if He casts out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom has come. He is the stronger man who binds the strong man. He warns that rejecting the Spirit's clear work is very serious, and that every idle word will be judged. Finally, He redefines family: those who do the Father's will belong to Him.

Show What You Know

  1. What three things did Jesus say He is greater than?

  2. How does Isaiah 42 describe the Servant?

  3. Why is it absurd to say Jesus casts out demons by Satan?

  4. What does the picture of the stronger man binding the strong man mean?

  5. How did Jesus describe His true family?

Crossword

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Across

  1. A special day of rest.
  2. The disciples picked it on the Sabbath.
  3. He was three days in the fish.

Down

  1. Whoever does the will of the Father is Jesus' ____.
  2. The man's ____ was healed.
  3. The animal Jesus talked about.

Think About It

  1. The Pharisees saw Jesus do good and still opposed Him. How can a person's heart keep them from seeing the truth?

  2. Jesus is gentle with bruised reeds. How might He want you to treat someone who is hurting or weak?

Memory Verse

“But I tell you that one greater than the temple is here.”

Matthew 12:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you treat other believers as your family?
  • How can you be open to Jesus instead of stubborn?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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