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Questions from
Reading Matthew
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Blasphemy of
the Holy Spirit?
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The Events of
Matthew 12:22-32
The Pharisees’ Accusation
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Matthew 12:22-24
[22] Then a demon-possessed
man who was blind and mute
was brought to Jesus, and He
healed him, so that the mute
man spoke and saw.
Matthew 12:22-24
[23] All the crowds were amazed,
and were saying, “This man
cannot be the Son of David,
can he?”
Matthew 12:22-24
[24] But when the Pharisees
heard this, they said, “This man
casts out demons only by
Beelzebul the ruler of the
demons.”
The Events of
Matthew 12:22-32
Jesus’ Response and Warning
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Matthew 12:25-32
[25] And knowing their thoughts
Jesus said to them, “Any
kingdom divided against itself
is laid waste; and any city or
house divided against itself
will not stand.
Matthew 12:25-32
[26] “If Satan casts out Satan, he
is divided against himself; how
then will his kingdom stand?
Matthew 12:25-32
[27] “If I by Beelzebul cast out
demons, by whom do your sons
cast them out? For this reason
they will be your judges.
Matthew 12:25-32
[28] “But if I cast out demons by
the Spirit of God, then the
kingdom of God has come
upon you.
Matthew 12:25-32
[29] “Or how can anyone enter
the strong man's house and
carry off his property, unless he
first binds the strong man? And
then he will plunder his house.
Matthew 12:25-32
[30] “He who is not with Me is
against Me; and he who does
not gather with Me scatters.
Matthew 12:25-32
[31] “Therefore I say to you, any
sin and blasphemy shall be
forgiven people, but blasphemy
against the Spirit shall not be
forgiven.
Matthew 12:25-32
[32] “Whoever speaks a word
against the Son of Man, it shall
be forgiven him; but whoever
speaks against the Holy Spirit, it
shall not be forgiven him, either
in this age or in the age to
come.
Some Questions to
Think Through
1) The meaning of blasphemy
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John 10:33
[33] The Jews answered Him,
“For a good work we do not
stone You, but for blasphemy;
and because You, being a man,
make Yourself out to be God.”
Matthew 26:65-66
[65] Then the high priest tore his
robes and said, “He has
blasphemed! What further need
do we have of witnesses?
Behold, you have now heard the
blasphemy; [66] what do you
think?” They answered, “He
deserves death!”
Numbers 15:30
[30] ‘But the person who does
anything defiantly, whether he
is native or an alien, that one is
blaspheming the LORD; and
that person shall be cut off from
among his people.
Some Questions to
Think Through
Blasphemy: to speak or act in ways that show you have chosen to
reject and dishonor God.
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Some Questions to
Think Through
2) Can’t anything be forgiven?
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1 Timothy 1:12-16
[12] I thank Christ Jesus our
Lord, who has strengthened me,
because He considered me
faithful, putting me into service,
1 Timothy 1:12-16
[13] even though I was formerly a
blasphemer and a persecutor
and a violent aggressor. Yet I
was shown mercy because I
acted ignorantly in unbelief;
1 Timothy 1:12-16
[14] and the grace of our Lord
was more than abundant, with
the faith and love which are
found in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:12-16
[15] It is a trustworthy statement,
deserving full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners, among
whom I am foremost of all.
1 Timothy 1:12-16
[16] Yet for this reason I found
mercy, so that in me as the
foremost, Jesus Christ might
demonstrate His perfect
patience as an example for
those who would believe in Him
for eternal life.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
[9] Or do you not know that the
unrighteous will not inherit the
kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived; neither fornicators,
nor idolaters, nor adulterers,
nor effeminate, nor
homosexuals,
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
[10] nor thieves, nor the
covetous, nor drunkards, nor
revilers, nor swindlers, will
inherit the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
[11] Such were some of you; but
you were washed, but you were
sanctified, but you were
justified in the name of the Lord
Jesus Christ and in the Spirit
of our God.
Some Questions to
Think Through
3) Why is it worse against the Holy Spirit?
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My Best Understanding
Blasphemy against the Holy
Spirit is to see the Spirit’s work
and firmly reject it.
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My Best Understanding
1) It’s worse against the Holy
Spirit because He brings God’s
final message to man.
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John 15:26
[26] “When the Helper comes,
whom I will send to you from
the Father, that is the Spirit of
truth who proceeds from the
Father, He will testify about Me,
John 16:7-8
[7] “But I tell you the truth, it is to
your advantage that I go away;
for if I do not go away, the
Helper will not come to you; but
if I go, I will send Him to you.
John 16:7-8
[8] “And He, when He comes, will
convict the world concerning
sin and righteousness and
judgment;
My Best Understanding
2) Blasphemy here is not
just a “one-time” sin.
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Acts 7:51
[51] “You men who are stiff-
necked and uncircumcised in
heart and ears are always
resisting the Holy Spirit; you are
doing just as your fathers did.
Let’s not reject the
Spirit’s message!
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