Mat 12:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 12:1-14: 12:1-14 Matthew places Jesus’ offer of rest (11:28-30 ) in close connection with a discussion of the Sabbath. Jesus’ rest liberates people from human traditions concerning the Sabbath (cp. Heb 4:1-11 ). The Pharisees rejected Jesus because of their commitment to tradition. Summary for Matt 12:1-8: 12:1-8 This exchange highlights the Pharisees’ lack of compassion as they imposed a burdensome yoke (11:29-30 ). 12:1 The Sabbath , the seventh day of the week, was to be a day of complete rest according to Old Testament laws (Gen 2:2-3 ; Exod 20:8-11 ). The Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ (cp. Heb 4:1-11 ).

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‏ Matthew 12:1

Summary for Matt 12:1-14: 12:1-14 ^a Matthew places Jesus’ offer of rest (11:28-30 ^b) in close connection with a discussion of the Sabbath. Jesus’ rest liberates people from human traditions concerning the Sabbath (cp. Heb 4:1-11 ^c). The Pharisees rejected Jesus because of their commitment to tradition.
Summary for Matt 12:1-8: 12:1-8 ^d This exchange highlights the Pharisees’ lack of compassion as they imposed a burdensome yoke (11:29-30 ^e). 12:1 ^f The Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, was to be a day of complete rest according to Old Testament laws (Gen 2:2-3 ^g; Exod 20:8-11 ^h). The Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ (cp. Heb 4:1-11 ⁱ).