6 figures
Teacher, healer, and Lord of the Sabbath.
In this chapter, Jesus addresses the Pharisees' accusations regarding the Sabbath, performs healings, and teaches about the kingdom of God. He emphasizes mercy over sacrifice and reveals His authority over spiritual matters.
Religious leaders and critics of Jesus.
The Pharisees challenge Jesus on His disciples' actions on the Sabbath and accuse Him of casting out demons by Beelzebul. Their interactions with Jesus highlight the tension between legalism and the spirit of the law.
Followers of Jesus.
The disciples are involved in the Sabbath controversy as they pluck grain, which leads to Jesus teaching about the true meaning of the Sabbath.
Name used for the prince of demons.
The Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, which Jesus refutes by explaining the impossibility of Satan casting out Satan.
Prophet and sign of repentance.
Jesus refers to Jonah as a sign to the generation seeking a sign, paralleling Jonah's three days in the belly of the fish with His own death and resurrection.
Queen who sought Solomon's wisdom.
Jesus mentions the Queen of the South as an example of someone who sought wisdom, contrasting her actions with the current generation's rejection of Him.