Matthew Chapter 12 features various confrontations between Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus' disciples pluck grain on the Sabbath, and Jesus heals a man with a withered hand, prompting the Pharisees to accuse Him of breaking Sabbath laws. Jesus defends His actions by emphasizing mercy over sacrifice and declaring Himself Lord of the Sabbath. He heals a demon-possessed man, leading to accusations from the Pharisees that He uses satanic power, which Jesus refutes by explaining the impossibility of Satan casting out Satan. Jesus teaches about the importance of words and actions reflecting a good heart. The chapter concludes with Jesus defining His true family as those who do the will of His Father in heaven.
