Christ, A Gentle Savior

Last time, we considered a second event where the Pharisees had attempted to accuse the
Lord of violating the Sabbath Day, when He had healed a man who had a withered hand. The
Lord had refuted them, teaching that it is indeed lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Rather than
humble themselves and repent of their heartless schemes, they then plotted together to seek out a
means of killing the Lord. This morning, we continue on, seeing how our Lord then responds to
what He knows the Pharisees are planning to do. And once again, Matthew utilizes Old
Testament prophecy to reveal something profoundly glorious about the Lord's heart, while
seeking to explain why He sought to maintain a low profile throughout the course of His
ministry.