March 1, 2026

Suspicion To Rejection

Preacher: Brandon Babcock Series: A Year With Jesus: Responses Scripture: Matthew 12:1–14, Exodus 31:13–14, Exodus 35:2, 1 Samuel 21:1–6, Leviticus 24:5–9, Numbers 28:9–10, Hosea 6:6

RESPONSES: SUSPICION TO REJECTION 

Matthew 12:1-14 

Conflict with the Pharisees: 

Exodus 31:13-14, 35:2; 1 Samuel 21:1-6; Leviticus 24:5-9; Numbers 28:9-10; Hosea 6:6 

  1. Growing suspicion 
  2. Hostile investigation 
  3. Evil rejection 

How to Avoid becoming Accidental Pharisees: 

  • Is my faith rooted in grace-driven obedience or rule based judgment? 
  • Embrace a gospel that loves people more than ideas, extends mercy broadly, and seeks unity without uniformity.