Lesson 5126

 (Lesson 5126)(02-13-26) Matthew 12:15-21 

   “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; And charged them that they should not make him known: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 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. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” 

 

  In today’s quote , Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah by choosing to avoid public confrontation and preventing the publication of His miracles, demonstrating His role as the humble, gentle Servant of God who brings hope and justice to all people rather than through outward demonstrations of power divine. ~ 

Lesson 5125

 (Lesson 5125)(02-12-26) Matthew 12:9-14 

   “And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 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. And he said unto them, 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? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus challenged the Pharisees' rigid legalism under the old law of the Jews by healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, demonstrating that the law of God prioritizes doing good and showing mercy, elevating the new "law of faith", over the strict observance of rigid religious traditions. ~ 

Lesson 5124

 (Lesson 5124)(02-11-26) Matthew 12:1-8 

   “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. 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. But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; 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? 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? But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.” 

 

   Through the example of His disciples taking corn from a field and eating it on the Sabbath, Jesus declared Himself "Lord even of the sabbath day," signifying that the new law of faith and mercy, rooted in his divine authority, supersedes the rigid, ceremonial legalism of the Old Covenant. ~ 

Lesson 5123

 (Lesson 5123)(02-10-26) Matthew 11:25-30 

   “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus offered a prayer of thanksgiving for revealing God’s divine truth to the humble rather than to the intellectually proud, subsequently inviting the weary and burdened to find spiritual rest by taking His "easy yoke" and learning from His gentle and lowly heart. ~ 

Lesson 5122

 (Lesson 5122)(02-09-26) Matthew 11:20-24 

   “Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus pronounced "woe" upon the cities where most of His miracles had been performed, declaring that the people’s refusal to acknowledge His divine being and power would damn them to the fate of Sodom. ~