Matthew 12

Introduction: Why This Matters Matthew 12 shows Jesus standing up to religious leaders who valued rules over people. Jesus reminds them—and us—that the Sabbath is about healing and mercy, not just regulations. He shows us that God’s heart is for restoration and compassion. 1. Bible Reading: Matthew 12:9–13 “He said to them, ‘If any of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will you not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.’ Then he said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’” Explanation For Teenagers Jesus chose people over policies. He showed that … Read more