Matthew 9:32-34
The King liberates the mute and exposes hearts: the crowds marvel, but the Pharisees slander His authority.
32 As they went out, behold, a mute man who was demon possessed was brought to him.
33 When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”
34 But the Pharisees said, “By the prince of the demons, he casts out demons.”
The King liberates the mute and exposes hearts: the crowds marvel, but the Pharisees slander his authority.
Matthew records Jesus delivering a demonized mute man, causing the crowds to marvel while the Pharisees harden in opposition by attributing Jesus’ authority to the ruler of demons.
The man is brought to Jesus as Jesus’ healing and deliverance ministry is drawing public attention.
Authority to Forgive, Mercy for Sinners, and Compassion for the Harvest
Jesus, the merciful Son of Man and Son of David, has authority to forgive sins, call sinners, restore the broken, and send workers into the harvest of shepherdless people.