Peter Barnes | Matthew 12:22-27
SERMON NOTES
MESSIAH OR BEELZEBUB?
Exodus 7:8-13; 8:16-19; Matthew 12:22-27
– same issue raised in Matt.9:32-34
1. Most of Jesus’ miracles were observed by many people.
– 12:22-23; the miracle is obvious and many people respond with the question: ‘Perhaps this could be the Messiah?’ The Greek implies that there is considerable doubt about what they are thinking.
– Isa.9:6-7; 55:3; Jer.33:15-16
2. The Pharisees believed in Jesus’ miracles but said they came from the devil.
– 12:24; John 11:45-53; Acts 4:15-16
– look at Jesus’ miracles in Matt.8-9. Do they seem Satanic?
3. The Pharisees’ explanation is absurd.
– 12:25-26; no group or kingdom can fight itself and survive.
– 12:27; see Matt.7:22; Acts 19:13
– Son of David or Beelzebub?