Summary
In this chapter Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees when His disciples pick grain on the Sabbath, prompting Him to remind them of David’s lawful eating in the temple. He declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath, then heals a man with a withered hand in a synagogue, showing that doing good is lawful. The Pharisees plot against Him, but He withdraws, and the crowd follows, allowing Him to heal many. He cites Isaiah to fulfill prophecy, then heals a demon‑possessed man, which the Pharisees accuse of using Beelzebub. Jesus counters by explaining that a divided kingdom falls, and that He acts by God’s Spirit. He warns of unforgivable blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, and teaches that a person’s words reveal their heart. He dismisses the request for a sign, citing Jonah, and foretells judgment for a corrupt generation. Finally, He redefines family as those who do God’s will, showing that true kinship is spiritual rather than biological.