Quiz 9 BNEW

*A.* What Is the Unpardonable Sin?

We will be told about it in the latter part of this chapter. It is a "diseased, beyond-repair, heart."

A. What Is the Unpardonable Sin?

We will be told about it in the latter part of this chapter. It is a "diseased, beyond-repair, heart."

Boundaries of Palestine

West-boundary Palestine; Mediterranean Sea. North- Lebanon mountains, (where New Testament times were) Roman province of Syria. East & South- Arabian Bedouins & kingdom of Nabateans.

Jesus' Answer, 12:3-8

What did David do? He ate the "shewbread" (Bread of Presence) unlawfully at Nob. Is the Lord approving of David's action? No. He is arguing the question from their viewpoint. Ad Hominem.

Jesus' Answer, 12:3-8

What did the priests do on the Sabbath? They had to "work" on the Sabbath. The law allowed some "work" to be done on the Sabbath. His disciples were allowed to do what they did, but the Pharisees did not allow it.

Jesus' Illustration, 12:11-14

What does "conspired against Him" mean? They began making plans to kill Him.

The Accusation, 12:1, 2

What had the disciples done? They had gathered grain with their hands. How has the KJV translated this? It translates the word "corn." What did the Pharisees believe about this? They believed that it was wrong to "reap" and "thresh" grain on the Sabbath.

Jesus' Illustration, 12:11-14

What illustration did Jesus use? If a sheep or ox fell into a ditch, one would get it out even on the Sabbath.

Into A Synagogue, 12:9-14

What is a withered hand? It was dried up. It was worthless. Paralyzed. What were the Jews seeking to do? They wanted to entrap Jesus.

Another Withdrawal, 12:15-21

Where did Jesus withdraw to? He withdrew from the synagogue and went to other places to preach and heal.The Messianic secret once more (8:4; 9:30; 12:16; 16:20; 17:9) We will see it five times in Matthew.

*B.* This chapter will bring the sin before us,

but we must read between the lines to see what it is.

B. This chapter will bring the sin before us,

but we must read between the lines to see what it is.

A Fulfillment of Prophecy,

12:17-21

Into A Synagogue,

12:9-14

The size of the Land area of Palestine.

About twelve to fourteen thousand square miles. Width at the north is about 110 miles, & the south about 75 miles. Length is about 175 miles. The size of the little country about the size of the small state of Vermont.

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Conclusion Important lessons to draw?

(1) Jesus was the perfect debater. (2) One can become committed to tradition in such a way that he is not obedient to God. (3) Jesus is greater than the Law of Moses.

Important lessons to draw?

(1) Jesus was the perfect debater. (2) One can become committed to tradition in such a way that he is not obedient to God. (3) Jesus is greater than the Law of Moses.

His Consistency Argument!

(1) What you have said to My disciples is not what you really believe about the Sabbath.

His Exception Argument!

(2) Every rule has exceptions.

*His Consistency Argument!*

*(1) What you have said to My disciples is not what you really believe about the Sabbath.*

*His Exception Argument!*

*(2) Every rule has exceptions.*

*His Mercy Argument!*

*(3) Showing mercy is paramount. *

*The Accusation,*

*12:1, 2*

*Jesus' Illustration,*

*12:11-14*

*Another Withdrawal,*

*12:15-21*

*A Fulfillment of Prophecy,*

*12:17-21*

*Jesus' Answer,*

*12:3-8*

*Into A Synagogue,*

*12:9-14*

*The Land of Palestine, 2* How God Prepared the World for Christ, 4 The Land of Palestine The Center-Spot of the Earth *Physical Features* The topography of Palestine is defined by four distinct physical features. They are the Mediterranean coast, the Lebanon Mountains with their southern extension, the Jordan valley, and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains with their southern extension. *The Maritime Plain.* This formed by the widening of the coast form the point where Mt. Carmel juts against the sea. The hills thrust themselves seaward again jut south of Joppa, and divide this plain into two parts. The northern part is the famous Plain of Sharon, and the southern part the Philistian Plain. Sharon is an average of ten miles in width and about forty-four miles long. The width of the Philistian Plain is twelve and half miles, and it is nearly one hundred miles in length. Upon this fertile Plain lived the Philistine tribes, the age-long enemies of Israel. *The Central Highlands.* At their northernmost point the Central Highlands rise to the summit of Mt. Carmel, which is seventeen hundred forty-two feet above seal level at its highest point. Mr. Carmel is not a peak, but a lone, narrow ridge, which lifts itself abruptly form the coast on the west, and the east gradually slopes away to the Plain of Dothan. At the northeastern projection of the Central Highlands stands Mt. Gilboa, a tall peak rising to sixteen hundred ninety-eight feet above sea level. The Plain of Dothan is a huge basin, located in the northern end of the Central Highlands, at an elevation of nearly one thousand feet above sea level. On its northwest rises the lower slopes of Carmel, on the northeast those of Gilboa, and on the south those Ebal. The next interruption of the central range lies ten south of the Plain of Dothan. It is the Valley of Shechem, with Mt. Ebal towering three thousand seventy-six feet on one side, and Mt. Gerizim (site of the Samaritan temple) twenty-eight hundred fifty feet on the other. South of Gerizim the ridge is more regular, rising to fewer abrupt peaks. Its elevation reaches a great height at two points, the first at Jerusalem, where it is twenty-five hundred ninety-three feet, and the next at Hebron, where it is about thirty-three hundred fifty feet above sea level—the highest point in the Central Highlands. The southern portion of the Central Highlands shelves off to the west into a series of foothills, known as the Shephelah, and on the eat falls away in rugged descent toward the Dead Sea. *The Plain of Esdraelon.* The Lebanon range is interrupted in southern Galilee by a wide depression, the central and most important part of which is the Plain of Esdraelon, about nine miles in width. At its northwestern end the Plain of Esdraelon is closed in to a narrow valley by a projection of the Galilean hills. From this valley the Plain of Acre opens fan-like toward the sea, and extends an arm northward fro about forty miles. This northward extension of Acre forms a narrow coastal plain, only a few miles in width, which is sometimes called the Phoenician Plain. On the eastern side Esdraelon is shut in by Mt. Gilboa on the south and Little Hermon on the north, with the narrow Valley of Jezreel between them, opening into the Jordan Valley. By some the entire depression, from the Plain of Acre to the Jordan, is called the Valley of Jezreel. *The Northern Highlands.* This division is composed of the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains and the Mountains of Galilee. The Galilean mountains really foothills of the Lebanon range. In the time of Jesus they were covered with luxuriant forest growth. The highest point of the Lebanon ranges is far up in Syria, where they rise to more than ten thousand feet. The conspicuous feature of the Anti-Lebanon is Mt. Hermon with its three peaks, the highest rising to nine thousand two hundred feet above sea level. Because of the great extremes in temperature between the altitude of Hermon and the low valleys about it, much moisture is condensed from the atmosphere, giving rise to the "dews of Hermon." The mountains in upper Galilee rise to a height of four thousand feet, but they shelve away in lower Galilee to an average of one thousand feet and less. *The Jordan Valley.* This is the depression between the southern extension of the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains, through which courses the Jordan River. It is quite irregular in width, ranging from a narrow gorge between Lake Huleh and the Sea of Galilee to fourteen miles in width at Jericho. The head-waters of the Jordan River consist of four large tributaries and a number of small ones, springing from fountains at the foot of Mt. Hermon. From near its source the stream flows through a dense swamp, filled with luxuriant vegetation. At the lower end of this swamp it widens into Lake Huleh (the ancient Waters of Merom), from which it dashes through a deep gorge, down a sharp descent, falling six hundred eighty feet in nine miles, then flows quietly into the Sea of Galilee. *The Sea of Galilee* Is approximately twelve miles long by six miles wide (eight at its widest point) and is six hundred eighty-two feet below sea level. On the north is a delta, formed by the deposits of the Jordan, and a little north of midway its western edge is a small coastal plain, the Plain of Gennesaret, some eight miles in length by four miles in width. At the southern end of the Sea of Galilee is the continuation of the Jordan Valley, which is four miles wide at this point. Elsewhere the lake is hedge in by the steep sides of overhanging hills. Especially are the shores precipitous on the eastern side. *From the Sea of Galilee the Jordan River* moves swiftly on its course to the Dad Sea, falling six hundred ten feet in the seventy miles between the two seas. It ranges in width from ninety to a hundred feet, and is three to twelve feet deep. The current is zig-zag and rapid, and the waters muddy. *The Jordan empties into the Dead Sea,* which is about one thousand three hundred feet below sea level at the surface, and about one thousand three hundred feet deep at its deepest part. It is forty-six miles long and ten miles wide. Its banks on the east, south, and west consist of the sides of the mountains which hedge it in. From the eastern side projects a boot-shaped promontory some fifty feet in height, and bordered by a sand-bar. Since it has no outlet, the waters of the Dead Sea are saturated with mineral. *The Eastern Plateau.* The Anti-Lebanon range does into descend into foothills and lower mountain ranges, as do the Lebanons, but slopes down into a rugged plateau, cut into three fairly distinct divisions by rivers which have plowed through its surface. The first is the Plain of Bashan, with the river Yarmuk at its southern border. Next comes Mt. Gilead, cut in twain by the Jabbok River. Mt. Gilead is about two thousand feet in elevation at the highest point, and is exceedingly fertile and fruitful. To the east of the Dead Sea are the plains of Moab, so prominent in Old Testament history. *Political Divisions* These divisions are designated by the territorial names Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Perea, and a group of little realms which we shall designate as Northeastern Palestine, and the Decapolis. *Judea.* This was the heart of the Israelite nation. It was the first territory conquered by Joshua, was the scene of the chief events of Hebrew history, contained the site of the Holy City, Jerusalem, and was the center of the Restoration. Thus is became preeminently the country of the Jews, and the center from which radiated the dominant Jewish influence. In NT times Jerusalem was the stronghold of Judaism. It was the chief source of standard tradition and the center of rabbinical authority. The name Judea is a corruption of Judah, and was applied because the tribe of that name was the chief possessor of that region. *Samaria.* After the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel, in accordance with the fixed custom of the Assyrian conquerors, the vanquished peoples were deported, and in their place the country was colonized with Gentiles tribes The colonists mingled with the remnant of the Hebrews which the conquerors had left in the land. In time, they married among the heathen immigrants and produced a hybrid race. At the time of the Restoration, when these apostate Israelites of Samaria and their hybrid relatives wished to join in the reconstruction of the holy nation, they were rejected as unworthy. The resulting enmity persisted between the two races in the time of Christ and the apostles. The great majority of the Samaritans were descendants of Abraham, and had a religion quite similar to that of the Jews. After being repulsed by the Jews at Jerusalem, they built their won temple to Yahweh on Mt. Gerizim, and there maintained worship until their sanctuary was destroyed by John Hyrcanus in 128 B.C. A remnant of the race survives at the present time. *Galilee.* After Joshua's victorious campaign in the north, in the extreme northern part of Canaan he settled the tribe of Naphtali (Josh. 20:7). However, Naphtali failed to subdue and expel the native Gentiles (Judg. 1:33). Hence this region became known as "the district of the Gentiles." The Hebrew word for the district is galilah (meaning "the circle"), from which the name arose; first, galilah haggoyim, "Galilee of the Gentiles," the haggoyim was dropped, leaving just "Galilah" as a proper name, which became Galilaia in Greek and Galilee in English. At first the name applied only to the possessions of Naphtali, now upper Galilee, but was later extended to designate the possessions of Zebulun and Issachar as well, reaching to the southern border of Esdraelon. At the time of our Savior it may properly be described as Jewish territory, but it was inhabited still by many more Gentiles than was Judea, and the Jewish people there were more liberal in their attitude. By standard Judaism of Judea Galilee was regarded as corrupted through Gentile occupation and as unworthy of the highest privileges of Israel. This fact will help us in understanding the attitude of the Pharisees toward the Messianic claims of Jesus. *Perea.* We must now cross over Jordan and enter the east side of the Land of Palestine. In NT times this meant more than simply crossing a little stream a few feet in width. It meant entering a different circle of life and history. Israel never had a firm hold, either religiously or politically, in the trans-Jordanic regions. This territory was always exposed to Gentile inroads, and was consequently never as thoroughly Jewish as Judea. It was brought under Jewish control by the Asmoneans, and had a predominantly Jewish population in the first century of our ear. It thus afforded a passage over relatively Jewish territory which the Jews might use and avoid passing through despised Samaria. *Northeast Palestine.* We do not have a name any more definite than this which we may apply to this region. It is that portion of Palestine which lies east of the Sea of Galilee and north of Perea. It includes several small districts of indeterminate limits. These are Gaulonities, Iturea, Suranities, Trachonities, and Batanea. There were only a few Jews scattered through this territory, and they lived chiefly in the western part, near the Sea of Galilee. The inhabitants were a wild, marauding set, who gave much trouble to their rulers. In the time of Christ the region was governed by Philip, who was more successful than had been his father in controlling these wild Gentiles tribes. *Decapolis*. The region of Decapolis, the "ten" cities, embraced a large portion of northeastern Palestine, but extended also into Perea and Galilee. Decapolis was a sort of municipal league, consisting originally of ten Greek cities (hence the name: dekapolis—deka: ten; polis: city), leagued together in a sort of confederacy, maintaining their pagan character and customs, and granted special protection by the Roman government. They were, of course, despised by the Jews as lawless intruders. In NT times, there were more than ten of these cities, though they were still referred to as "Decapolis." The exact name and location of the original ten has never been determined, but a probably correct list, on given by Pliny,[1] gives Damascus, Philadephia, Raphans, Scythopolis, Gadara, Hippos, Dion, Pella, Gerasa, and Canatha. *CONCLUSION* Observations to be made: God has prepared the place for the earthly ministry of Jesus through all the events and religious connections of Judea and Palestine. The Temple was located there and great religious episodes had been transpiring there from the days of Abraham. *Important lessons to be drawn:* God is doing His work in places, people, and time. He never gets in a hurry but He is never late. *Key Ideas:* The Maritime Plain. The Central Highlands. The Plain of Esdraelon. The Northern Highlands. The Jordan Valley. The Eastern Plateau. Judea. Samaria. Galilee. Perea. Northeast Palestine. Decapolis. *A summary of the preparation for the coming of the Messiah.* It has already been seen that from eternity all things have looked toward the Messiah's coming. There has been an over-ruling providence that directed all things and all nations to prepare the way for his appearance. We can best see this providential preparation by the study fo the Greek, Roman, and Jewish nations. *The Greeks* prepared a beautiful language, well suited for the expression of spiritual truth which God used for the vehicle of the gospel message, and then as traders and colonizers, secured its universal adoption. Though possessed of the very highest culture and civilization, the nation fell, and showed that more than culture is needed to save a people. Their failure cried out for help from above and left the world helpless and ready to accept the Savior. *The Romans* formed a world government, thereby removing the petty jealousies of small and conflicting nations. They built great highways, and in both of these things contributed largely to the spread of the gospel throughout the world. In the meantime the nation went down in corruption and defeat, and showed the world that law and arms could not save a nation, and helped to prepare for the reception of help from without. *The Jewish* gave to men the true conception of God and His worship. They translated the Scriptures into Greek, and through this Septuagint translation, gave the civilized world the Hebrew Scriptures in its own language. Through Assyrian and Babylonian captivities and the conquest, they were scattered throughout the Roman world, into which Jesus was born. They carried with them their synagogues and made proselytes and were a seed plot for the gospel wherever the apostles of Jesus worked. The fact that the nation perished was proof that they needed something more than their great religious ceremonies and gaudy ritual to save them. They, too, had showed the need of some Deliverer. *Added to all this providential preparation, there was a long line of prophecies* that had promised the coming of one anointed of God to save them. These had been announced to comfort Israel in her distress, and had created in them a definite expectation of a Deliverer. A few of the more important and more specific prophecies are: the town in which he should be born (Mic. 5:2; the family (Isa. 11:1); the tribe (Gen. 49:10); as a man (Gen. 3:15); as suffering Savior (Ps. 22:16); the triumph of the King and Kingdom (Isa. 9:16); Zech. 9:10; Dan. 7:13, 14). There is, in all this matter, a remarkable unity of prediction.

*Class Period 41, Ninth Week Reading*

*The Land of Palestine,* *Thurday, October 15, 2015*

*Key Ideas: Reading*

Palestine In The First Century A.D. Be able to put these major cities on a map. *(See map on pg. 183 in Cloer's Bible Notebook.)*

*Study page-Map page183 Bible Workbook* Jerusalem Bethlehem Bethany Jericho Nazareth Capernaum.

*The Unpardonable Sin, 123* *Matthew 12:1-24*

*Workbook pgs. 123-126* 50BB and Matthew 12 .ppt

Boundaries in modern times.

-Not definite territorial limits in modern times. Was no such thing as a legally established boundary limiting Palestine or dividing districts. -For the Jew,character & nationality of inhabitants meant more than territorial limits.

Describe a synagogue.

A place of worship and exposition of the Scriptures. It came into being during the exile. It is not mentioned in the OT. It is not a place of sacrifice.

the highways

Four main highways: -Two connected with Gaza -One from Gaza, passing through Hebron and Bethlehem to Jerusalem -Bethany & Jericho across Jordan to Damascus -Decapolis crossed Jordan by Sea of Galilee to Capernaum.

*How God Prepared the World for Christ*

God has prepared the place for the earthly ministry of Jesus through all the events and religious connections of Judea and Palestine. The Temple was located there and great religious episodes had been transpiring there from the days of Abraham.

*Important lessons to be drawn:*

God is doing His work in places, people, and time. He never gets in a hurry but He is never late.

How does our Lord use the words "I desire compassion, and not a sacrifice"?

God wants us to show mercy. He is not eliminating the offering of sacrifices; He is stressing mercy.

What did David do?

He ate the "shewbread" (Bread of Presence) unlawfully at Nob.

How is Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath?

He is the One who interprets the law for us and shows us how the Sabbath was to be kept.

Where did Jesus withdraw to?

He withdrew from the synagogue and went to other places to preach and heal.The Messianic secret once more (8:4; 9:30; 12:16; 16:20; 17:9) We will see it five times in Matthew.

What kind of description is given of Him?

He would be gentle and He would be tender toward those in trouble.

What would God do for this Servant?

He would put His Spirit upon Him.

Jesus' Answer, 12:3-8

How does our Lord use the words "I desire compassion, and not a sacrifice"? God wants us to show mercy. He is not eliminating the offering of sacrifices; He is stressing mercy.

What illustration did Jesus use?

If a sheep or ox fell into a ditch, one would get it out even on the Sabbath.

What prophecy was this?

Isaiah 42:1-4. Notice verses 5 and 6.

How has the KJV translated this?

It translates the word "corn."

What is a withered hand?

It was dried up. It was worthless. Paralyzed.

the lateral roads

Large number of subordinate roads branching off from the principal highways and connecting with every section of Palestine.

Boundaries: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Bethany, Jericho, Nazareth, and Capernaum.

Jerusalem - at its center, was the real heart of "the land." Bethlehem- birthplace of our Lord, located six miles south of Jerusalem. In NT times it was scarcely more than a village. Bethany - home of Lazarus & his sisters, devoted friends of Jesus, about two miles east of Jerusalem. Jericho - about fifteen to twenty miles northeast of Jerusalem, at the western edge of the Jordan valley. Nazareth- boyhood home of Jesus; located in Galilee. On southern edge of hills of lower Galilee, above Plain of Esdraelon. A frequently used road to Rome, from Capernaum to the coast, passed through Nazareth. Capernaum - Most active part of Jesus' ministry, located in northern part of Palestine. Port entrance. Troll station with import & export trade. Matthew's place as toll collector was lucrative &important. Exact site of city is in dispute; in general located near northern end of Sea of Galilee, west of Jordan. A city of size & importance.

*Observations to be Made:*

Jesus will keep the Law, but He will not make tradition binding or authoritative.

Observations to be Made:

Jesus will keep the Law, but He will not make tradition binding or authoritative.

His Mercy Argument! (3) Showing mercy is paramount.

Jesus' Answer, 12:3-8

Is the Lord approving of David's action?

No. He is arguing the question from their viewpoint. Ad Hominem.

The origin of "Palestine."

Palestine" does not come from original Jewish word. It's a corruption of "Philistia," & originally denoted only the southern seacoast of Palestine. The Jew had no distinctive name for the country he belonged to, but simply called it "the land." To him it was the Land par excellence, the special gift of the Lord to his chosen nation.

the bypaths

Passable for those who were walking or riding, but rarely accessible by cart-drawn transportation.

What would He do for the Gentiles?

Provide justice (or righteousness) for them.

The four roads

Roads of first century Palestine were the "highways," "lateral roads," and "bypaths.".

Matthew 12:1-24

The Unpardonable Sin, 123 ` Introduction

What does "conspired against Him" mean?

They began making plans to kill Him.

What did the Pharisees believe about this?

They believed that it was wrong to "reap" and "thresh" grain on the Sabbath.

What had the disciples done?

They had gathered grain with their hands.

What did the priests do on the Sabbath?

They had to "work" on the Sabbath. The law allowed some "work" to be done on the Sabbath. His disciples were allowed to do what they did, but the Pharisees did not allow it.

What were the Jews seeking to do?

They wanted to entrap Jesus.