Wednesday, April 16, 2003Matthew and the CrucifixionThe opposition to Jesus begins to increase in chapter 12. There the Pharisees accuse Jesus of healing by the power of Beelzebub. Then Jesus tells the story of Jonah and says that it will be the sign that Jesus is the Messiah. In chapter 13, Jesus tells the parables of the kingdom. The chapter ends... Sign in to see full entry. |