GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 12:14-21
As in the midst of Christ’s greatest humiliations, there were proofs of his dignity, so also in the midst of greatest hounours, he gave proofs of his humility. When the mighty works he did gave him an opportunity of making a great figure, yet he emptied himself and made himself of no reputation. The Pharisees were vexed not only because of his miracles but also because of his doctrine which was directly opposed to them.
The purpose of the gospel is to bring people to trust in the name of Jesus Christ. Until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching (Isa 42:4). The coastlands here refer to the gentiles. The gentiles shall wait for the law and the law here means the faith they will have in the name of Jesus. This is the law of salvation for the evangelist: faith in the name of Jesus.
பரிசேயர்கள் இயேசுவுக்கு எதிராக புறப்படுவற்கு காரணம் இயேசுவின் புதுமையும் போதனையும் தான். இயேசுவின் பெயரில் நம்பிக்கை கொள்வோர் மீட்பை பெறுவர் என்பது நற்செய்தியாளரின் போதனை. இதைதான் எசாயா இறைவாக்கினர் 42:4 கூறுகிறது: (எல்லா மக்களினங்களும் இவர் பெயரில் நம்பிக்கை கொள்வர்).
