Matthew 12

Matthew 12 includes several different events in the life of Jesus. In the beginning of the chapter, Jesus and his disciples are walking through a field on the Sabbath and they begin to pick grain to eat. The Pharisees criticize them for breaking the Sabbath law. Later on, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand in the synagogue, which angers the Pharisees even more. Jesus responds by challenging their understanding of the Sabbath and their legalistic approach to religion. He also warns them about the consequences of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Finally, Jesus explains that His true family are those who do the will of God, rather than His immediate relatives.