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For centuries, supersessionist assumptions in higher education led generations of academics to assume that Jesus came to abolish the Mosaic Law. Today, a new generation of professors and researchers is producing rigorous, meticulously cited work arguing for a different perspective—that Jesus kept the Torah, valued the Torah, and instructed his disciples to keep the Torah and keep practicing Judaism. We're joined today by Dr. Logan Williams and Dr. Paul Sloan, who have recently inaugurated a podcast of their own, called Jesus and Jewish Law, where they demonstrate how their research has led them to this pro-Torah view of Jesus. — Takeaways — ► Jesus' relationship to the Torah is a complex issue with varied interpretations. The traditional view that Jesus came to abolish the law is being challenged by a new generation of scholars who argue that Jesus was Torah-observant. ► Studying ancient Jewish sources like the Mishnah and Tosefta is important to properly understand the legal and cultural debates in Jesus' time. Misunderstandings arise from a lack of familiarity with these sources and the nuances of Jewish law. ► A Torah-observant view of Jesus can have a transformative impact on Christian faith and practice. The Torah contains life-giving principles . They believe that understanding Jesus within his Jewish context can help to overcome negative stereotypes about Jewish law and enrich Christian spirituality. — Chapters — (00:00) Meet Our Guests (01:52) Diverse Perspectives in Academia on Jesus and Jewish Law (07:41) Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast Perspective Summary (16:36) Personal Journeys into Biblical Studies (30:36) Using Rabbinic Literature in Academic Contexts (39:58) New Testament as Jewish Literature (42:23) Healing on the Sabbath: Jesus' Perspective (44:51) Experiencing the Commandments as Life (01:03:36) Upcoming Books and Research — Resources — Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast on Apple Podcast Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism by Paul T. Sloan Jesus and the forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism by Matthew Thiessen

Matthew 28 tells that just after 6pm on the Sabbath Jesus was raised from the dead in a dramatic and terror induced experience for the guards who witnessed the angel's powerful demonstration. This provided incontrovertible evidence of the event by impartial witnesses who were in the pay of our Lord's enemies. The risen and glorious Lord Jesus Christ went to meet with them in Galilee, as he had arranged before his death, to give them further infallible proofs of his resurrection and to give them the great commission to carry the Gospel message into all the earth. What comfort is there in his concluding words, “Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28 tells that just after 6pm on the Sabbath Jesus was raised from the dead in a dramatic and terror induced experience for the guards who witnessed the angel's powerful demonstration. This provided incontrovertible evidence of the event by impartial witnesses who were in the pay of our Lord's enemies. The risen and glorious Lord Jesus Christ went to meet with them in Galilee, as he had arranged before his death, to give them further infallible proofs of his resurrection and to give them the great commission to carry the Gospel message into all the earth. What comfort is there in his concluding words, “Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Luke 13:10-17 Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?” When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

In this episode of The Chorus and the Chaos, Blake dives deep into the Fourth Commandment and what it means for believers today. Exploring Matthew 12 and other key biblical passages, we unpack the purpose of the Sabbath, Jesus' authority over it, and how Christians should approach the Lord's Day.

Thoughts on the readings for January 26th (Genesis 42, 43 Psalms 46, 47, 48, Matthew 28) In Genesis 42 we read of Joseph's 10 brothers being forced by the severe regional famine to go to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph, who was now the Governor in Egypt, spoke roughly to them in order to test them. Joseph did not yet know how events would unfold. The 10 brothers were accused by Joseph of being spies – buy your grain and go, they are told. After being drawn out by Joseph they say that there were originally 12 brothers, and 1 is dead and the youngest remains at home with his father. Part of the trial that the 10 are put through is to endure imprisonment for 3 days (surely Joseph intended to cause them to reflect on their past evil deeds; and to, perhaps, experience some of what had befallen their brother at their hands). Joseph's action had the desired result and he listened to their self examination (since he used an interpreter to talk with them they failed to perceive that he understood their discussions). They had talked of their guilt over what they had done to Joseph. Simeon is kept bound by the Governor, as the brother who bore the greatest responsibility for what was done. The others were sent home with a warning to not return without their youngest brother. Their money was placed in the mouth of each man's sack. They discovered this after stopping to feed their animals. They were concerned that God was telling them that what they did to Joseph was being visited on them by the Almighty. When they returned home they told Jacob everything that had happened to them. Their father's response is to chide them for their loose speech about Benjamin. Jacob also bemoaned his own loss of his two sons, and to say he will never let them take Benjamin when they return to Egypt. Reuben foolishly says to his father to take his two sons as security; and that Reuben will bring Benjamin back with them. He also says that failing that Jacob can kill Reuben's sons. How carnal was this suggestion. Chapter 43 deals with the brothers' return to Egypt. Judah takes the lead in encouraging his father to act responsibly for Jacob's family. Jacob tells his boys to take a present for the Governor of the specialties of the Promised Land – honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio and almond nuts. Finally Jacob invoked the divine blessing upon them. Joseph became emotional on seeing Benjamin, his younger brother. The brothers are invited to dine at the Governor's house. Suspiciously they tell the steward about the returned money. Don't worry he said, I got your money; what you found must have come from your God. Simeon was then restored unharmed to his brothers. On his return Joseph enquired of them as to the welfare of his father. He emotionally leaves his brothers to weep privately. Joseph, acting like an Egyptian, sat at a separate table. The brothers were amazed by being seated in order from eldest to youngest. Food was sent from Joseph's table to their table; with Benjamin's serving being 5 times that of each of his brothers. Psalm 46 is another from the pen of the sons of Korah. It speaks of great confidence in the Almighty and His control of circumstances. It speaks of His awesome plans for the earth to bring peace for all time; and to cause war to cease. What an inspiring vision. What heartfelt prayers does this cause in His people. What confidence that He rules our lives now; as He soon will in this earth through the rule of His Son. “Yahweh of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” This is a recurring sentence and beautifully highlights the fact that the God manifest powerfully in hosts – of angels, stars and saints – is the same God who mercifully accompanies and protects the weak individual human, the Jacob. Again we have in Psalm 47 another from the sons of Korah. All nations are commanded to praise and extol their Sovereign king, who reigns over all the earth through His Beloved Son the Lord Jesus Christ. All the Gentile nations have been subdued and subjected to the one in whom the Father's authority has been invested (Psalm 8 verses1-9; Psalm 2). And Israel has as the LORD's heritage and chosen people been exalted to headship over all other nations. God's victory trumpet has signalled His triumph in the earth. Let all peoples praise and extol their glorious King, who by His wisdom has fulfilled His promise to Abraham (Genesis 12 verse 3; Romans 4 verses 13). And has in that process delivered and protected His people. Psalm 48 is a further Psalm from the sons of Korah in which they celebrate the elevation and coming glory of Zion (the Jerusalem of the kingdom age). It is a magnificent city of glorious beauty that brings forth praises and joy to all peoples. It is lifted up upon a mountain raised by a great earthquake (Zechariah 14, Isaiah 2 verses 1-5). Those who walk about its towers and great walls are struck with awe and wonder by what they see. It is now indeed the Eternal City; rescued from war and become the centre of worship and blessing. Its citizens rejoice and wholeheartedly thank their Sovereign for His accomplishments. Meditate on this and praise the Almighty from generation to generation for all eternity. God had always guided His faithful people and will continue to do so for ever. Jerusalem watchers of all ages are exhorted to give God “no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth” (Isaiah 62 verse 7). Matthew 28 tells that just after 6pm on the Sabbath Jesus was raised from the dead in a dramatic and terror induced experience for the guards who witnessed the angel's powerful demonstration. This provided incontrovertible evidence of the event by impartial witnesses who were in the pay of our Lord's enemies. The risen and glorious Lord Jesus Christ went to meet with them in Galilee, as he had arranged before his death, to give them further infallible proofs of his resurrection and to give them the great commission to carry the Gospel message into all the earth. What comfort is there in his concluding words, “Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Penned by Warwick Rosser and his team, produced by Christadelphianvideo.org

Summary In this episode of the Sacred Echo podcast, hosts Paddy McCoy and David Ferguson discuss various themes surrounding the teachings of Jesus in the book of Luke, particularly focusing on the concept of Sabbath. They explore the importance of joy, fulfillment, and community engagement, while also reflecting on personal experiences and the significance of spiritual practices in building a relationship with God. The conversation emphasizes the need for a rhythm in life that aligns with Christ's teachings, ultimately inviting listeners to embrace a more meaningful and joyful spiritual journey. Takeaways Sabbath is a day for self-care and doing good. Jesus' teachings emphasize joy and fulfillment. The importance of community and relationships in faith. Sabbath should reflect our relationship with Jesus. Spiritual practices help center our lives around God. Healing on the Sabbath showcases Jesus' radical love. Children's joy in church reflects the community's health. Sabbath is an invitation to a better life. Restoration is a key aspect of Jesus' miracles. Creating a rhythm of life is essential for spiritual growth. Titles Sabbath: A Day of Restoration and Joy The Predictable Grace of Jesus in Our Lives Sound Bites "Don't dress like a pumpkin and show up." "Sabbath is about self-care and doing good." "Jesus is about restoration, not just fixing problems." Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Sacred Echo Podcast 02:57 Celebrating Tim's Birthday and Community Engagement 06:01 Exploring the Teachings of Jesus in Luke 09:00 Understanding the Sabbath: A Day of Rest and Reflection 11:57 The Importance of Rhythm in Life and Spiritual Practices 15:05 The Role of Joy and Fulfillment in Christian Life 18:12 Sabbath as a Relationship with God 21:01 Children's Perspective on Church and Community 24:07 Healing on the Sabbath: Jesus' Radical Approach 26:56 Restoration and the Nature of Jesus' Miracles 30:03 The Predictability of Jesus' Grace 33:01 Sabbath as a Warm Family Space 36:06 Invitation to a Better Life through Spiritual Practices 38:51 Closing Thoughts and Community Announcements

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, VLC gathered in person and also broadcasted online via YouTube. Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message about when Jesus was teaching on the Sabbath and healed a woman who had been physically afflicted for eighteen years. He then taught the people about compassion. From this Pastor Stuart encourages us to have compassion for people and see them as God does, understanding that compassion reveals God's kingdom and sets people free. Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.https://bit.ly/Luke13_10-17NIV

On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Luke 13: 10-13

Key Bible Verse: "But (Jesus) answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working.”" John 5:17

What do we do with the Sabbath command from the 10 Commandments in the Old Testament? We look at this story in Matthew which points us to the answer in Jesus

What do we do with the Sabbath command from the 10 Commandments in the Old Testament? We look at this story in Matthew which points us to the answer in Jesus

Commentary of "The Foundation of God's Government" (May 25–31, 2024)Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen TinkerThis weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presented in the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, including biblical commentary on them. We hope you find this material helpful and that you will come to know Jesus and His revelation of Himself in His word in profound biblical ways.Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/#sda #sabbath #sabbathschool © 2023, 2024 Life Assurance Ministries, Inc.

Pastor Joe challenges us about cultural pressures that are contrary to biblical truth. After healing a young man on the Sabbath Jesus and the young man were pressured and persecuted for breaking with cultural norms. Jesus says in the book of John, that He is the Door. The Door that saves us, protects us, and brings us peace. Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

April 12, 2024 Today's Reading: Luke 6:1-19Daily Lectionary: Exodus 31:1-18, Luke 6:1-19And He said to them, "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Luke 6:5)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In the New Testament reading from the daily lectionary today, Jesus and the Pharisees butt heads over the Sabbath. The Third Commandment is indeed, ‘Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.' God did command that no work should be done on the Sabbath. But the word Sabbath in Hebrew means ‘rest.' (It also means ‘seven.') Abstaining from work is certainly one way to rest. But it is not the only way.When Jesus' disciples plucked grain and ate it, they received rest from their hunger. When Jesus healed the man with the withered hand, that man received rest from his affliction. When Jesus healed the diseases of the multitudes, and drove out unclean spirits, those people received rest from sicknesses and oppression. But the Pharisees were furious, and plotted together what they might do to Jesus. Because Jesus ignored the lesser rest in order that people might have a greater rest. We still do this today. We so want the lesser gifts that our Lord gives that we despise the greater. We pray about a test, or because we're late, and we want to get through that moment well. But maybe missing that moment is something the Lord has for us in order to strengthen our faith, and teach us endurance. But we end up placing such importance on that moment, that we resent God for letting us go through that, and want nothing to do with the forgiveness of sins or eternal life. The Pharisees and we aren't all that different.Therefore repent. Turn to Christ and hand over your sin. Because He has done something truly remarkable with the Sabbath. In Genesis, on the seventh day, God rested from all His labors. Good Friday was the sixth day. And moments before sundown, which marked the beginning of the Sabbath, Jesus was placed in a tomb. And there He rested. The entire Sabbath Jesus rested from the work of giving us the greatest rest of all. Jesus rested from all His labors of the cross where He earned our forgiveness and salvation. Forgiveness even for failing to see the rest He has given us. Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath. He gives the greater rest. Therefore find rest in Him. Find sin, death, and the devil conquered. Find all your greatest troubles and fears overcome. Find rest from your work, from your life, from everything you have been given to endure. Christ is our rest. So rest in Him. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.I heard the voice of Jesus say,  “Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn, and sad;I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad. (LSB 699:1)- Pastor Eli Davis is pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grants Pass, Oregon.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

John 5. > Is doing good on the Sabbath a good thing? When healing becomes controversial.

Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every week.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes: Breaking With Tradition (Luke 13:10-21)Verse 10-13: Healing on the Sabbath:Jesus heals a woman with a back problem during a Sabbath service.Examining the woman's persistent condition and her commitment to attending the synagogue despite her physical discomfort. Highlighting the presence of Satan in unexpected places, even religious settings.Verse 14-17: Jesus Confronts Tradition:The synagogue leader objects to Jesus healing on the Sabbath, emphasizing the conflict between tradition and compassion. Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of prioritizing traditions over genuine needs, challenging the ruler's objections. Reflecting on the dangers of traditions that bind people and hinder acts of kindness.Verse 18-21: Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast:Jesus uses parables to discuss the Kingdom of God and its characteristics during the waiting period between his first and second comings. The Mustard Seed: Symbolizing the small beginnings of the Kingdom that will grow into a significant impact. The Yeast: Representing the simultaneous growth of the Kingdom message and the influence of sin during the interim period.Conclusion:Beware of tradition and any hindrance that obstructs caring for people.Jesus emphasizes the need to prioritize people over rigid practices and traditions.The ultimate takeaway: Be vigilant against anything that hinders ministering the love of God to those in need. Remember, the challenge is to prioritize people over tradition and biases, keeping the focus on ministering the love of God to those in need.Support the showMy Amazon Author Pageamazon.com/author/jeremymccandlessJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

View the bulletin for Sunday, January 28, 2024Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”Archive of BulletinsSunday January 288:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with CommunionVoter's Meeting after the Second Service (Lunch Served)(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)Old Testament Reading -- Deuteronomy 18:15–20 “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers — it is to him you shall listen — just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.' And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.'” Epistle Reading -- 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter. They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath [Jesus] entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Luke 13:10-17   10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

Flashback Episode: Year in Matthew – Episode 48: After Jesus had been crucified, discover what Matthew tells us about the Sabbath Jesus rested in the tomb, and how this event sets the stage for Jesus’ resurrection the following morning. Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

+ Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 14, 1.7 – 11 On a Sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” The Gospel of the Lord

The word Sabbath simply means "rest" and reading Ex 20 we could read it as "remember the day of rest and keep it holy."  Jesus fulfilled the Sabbath in that in Him we find our rest as He said in:  Mat 11:28  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  So while the principle of the Sabbath is physical rest, and we still should find time to physically rest, the more important rest is that of our souls and ceasing from our own works to try and please God.  Rather, resting in Him gives us that freedom to simply trust in Him and find our true rest we so long for.   

Reading Matthew 12:9-21 where on the Sabbath Jesus heals a man's hand, then he goes and heals others, which the Scriptures point to as His love for the nations. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Luke 13:10-17 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. 14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” 15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?” 17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday by supporting my ministry at | PatreonEpisode Notes - Episode 6: "Further Objections to Jesus" (Mark 2:13 – 3:6)Welcome to the sixth episode of our podcast series on the Gospel of Mark! In this episode, we critique the further objections raised against Jesus and explore how He responded to them. In the previous episode, we discussed the main accusation of blasphemy, brought upon Him when He claimed to forgive sins. Now, we'll explore four additional charges made against Him by the religious hierarchy of His time.Episode Overview:Charge 1: Eating with Sinners - Jesus calls Levi (also known as Matthew), a tax collector working for the Roman authorities, to follow Him. Levi, in turn, invites Jesus to dine at his home with other tax collectors and sinners (Gentiles). The religious leaders see this as a violation of their customs and accuse Jesus of mingling with the impure.Charge 2: Not Fasting - The Pharisees and John's disciples question why Jesus and His followers don't fast as they do. Jesus uses the analogy of a wedding celebration to explain the significance of His presence and the joyous nature of the time. He emphasizes that His ministry brings something new that replaces the old religious practices.Charge 3: Working on the Sabbath - Jesus' disciples pluck corn to eat on the Sabbath, which the Pharisees consider a violation of Sabbath laws. Jesus points out that the Sabbath was made to benefit humanity and not the other way around, and He declares Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath.Charge 4: Healing on the Sabbath - In the synagogue, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. The Pharisees react with anger, and, shockingly, they plot with their adversaries, the Herodians, to kill Jesus.Key Takeaways:Jesus' responses to these objections reveal His priority for people over religious regulations. His mission is to show love, forgiveness, and mercy to all, and He emphasizes that the Christian faith centers on loving God and loving one's neighbor. The Pharisees' focus on strict religious rules blinded them to the essence of God's message.As we explore this passage, we find that it remains relevant in many churches today. We must not let religious rules and regulations hinder us from ministering to others with love, kindness, and forgiveness. The Christian faith is about relationships, not rigid regulations.Thank you for joining us in this episode! We hope you found it thought-provoking and inspiring. In the next episode, we will continue our exploration of the Gospel of Mark, so stay tuned!Note: This podcast script is a summary of the content presented in Episode 6 of the series on the Gospel of Mark. Please refer to the full transcript page for the full details and content of the episode.Support the showFurther Discipleship Training Courses Free at;linkedin.com/in/jeremy-mccandless-68353b16Podcast Archive also athttps://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyRMcCandlessThe LIFE Podcast - The Bible Project | FacebookMy Amazon Author Pageamazon.com/author/jeremymccandlessJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

In this sermon, we look at Matthew 12:1-14, where Jesus is described as Lord of the Sabbath.

Unveiling the True Essence of the Sabbath: Jesus' Message for Our Spiritual Journey When one attentively studies the scriptures, they encounter two distinct yet complementary statements about the origin and significance of the Sabbath. The homily delves into the concept of resting on the seventh day, as God did after completing creation, signifying a rest from the goodness of the work accomplished during the previous six days. Moving forward in the scriptures, we find Moses speaking about the Sabbath. He reminds the people that they were once slaves, deprived of rest, but now the Lord declares that they should not enslave themselves to endless labor without rest. It is a call to rest not only in the goodness of their work but also in the goodness of salvation. The Homily expands on this theme. Furthermore, the Gospel narrative portrays Jesus and His hungry disciples walking through a grain field. The disciples pick grain to eat, prompting the Pharisees to question Jesus about this act. Here, irony surfaces as the Pharisees claim to follow the Lord's will through the Law but attempt to correct Jesus, questioning His disciples' actions. This irony is not uncommon in the spiritual life. Many desire to follow the Lord, yet they often attempt to direct Him, showing a lack of true submission in their spiritual journey. Reflecting on this, we come to understand the deeper meaning of the Sabbath and its significance in our spiritual life, which Jesus explains to the Pharisees. For a more in-depth understanding of this topic, you can explore the Meditation Media further.

Pastor Brian speaks on the Sabbath and what it is, why we need it and what it does for us.

The Second Sunday after Trinity: Love in Deed and Truth 1 John 3:13-24 & St. Luke 14:16-24 by William Klock We read a portion of St. John's first epistle this morning.  He writes to the churches saying, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth” (1 John 3:18).  “Little children”.  Not just “children”, but “little children”.  The Greek word for children is tekna.  But then there's teknia, John's choice of words.  They add an “i” to make the usual word diminutive—cutesy, tender, and endearing.  I think you're probably all familiar with that often abused Aramaic word that Jesus used: abba.  It means “father”, but it's warmer, closer, more personal, which is why sometimes people try to get that sense with “papa” or even “daddy”.  It's what a child would call his own father.  “Little children” isn't quite like that, but I think it's close.  John was a very old man by the time he wrote the words of today's Epistle.  He had become a spiritual father to these people, and so he calls them “little children” to convey something of that relationship.  But it also fits the context, because he's got some hard words for them—something they desperately need to hear, but that won't be easy—so John addresses them as a father lovingly speaking to his little children.  Teaching little children about love isn't easy.  It's easy to tell children about love.  But getting them to understand, that's the hard part.  And getting them to love and to love consistently, that's even harder.  I can remember being very young and singing songs about loving Jesus and praying prayers that expressed my love for him.  And I would pray for Daddy and Mommy and my sister, Jackie, and then five minutes later Jackie would do something that made me angry—or maybe she didn't do anything at all—and I would do something mean and unloving to her.  And I would get spanked and Dad or Mom would send me out to apologise and to give her a hug and to saying, “I love you.”  But then a few days later it would happen all over again.  And as adults, sometimes we aren't all that different.  We can still act like “little children”.  Only now it's our brother or our sister at church or our husband or wife or our children or someone at work.  Talking about love is easy and cheap; actual loving in deed and in truth can be difficult and costly. We profess love for God.  We come to church and sing songs about our love for him.  We recite the summary of the law every Sunday—reminding ourselves of our duty to love God and to love each other.  But something happens—maybe even on the way home—and we so quickly become selfish, spiteful, and even vengeful.  About twenty-five years ago, back when cable internet service was a new thing and whole neighbourhoods shared a single cable line, one DSL provider aired a serious of hilarious commercials that took place on a fictional street where everyone shared the same cable internet line.  The bandwidth shortages turned friends and neighbours into enemies.  One man was whacking his weeds and, when the neighbour turned his back, reached over the fence, and ran his weed-whacker through his flowers.  Another neighbour returned the favour, shooting a stream of water from his hose through the open sunroof of the car in the next driveway.  Another neighbour woke to find “Web Hog” spraypainted across his garage door and his cable line cut.  Eventually, as the commercials progressed, the neighbourhood looked more and more like a war zone, all because of this escalating tit-for-tat over limited internet bandwidth. It was funny.  But it also tapped into the reality of human nature.  It's amazing how mean and unloving we human beings can be even over petty things—and it only escalates from there.  As I said back in Eastertide when we were looking at St. James' epistle, our first response when things go wrong is all too often to think that adding a good helping of our own anger to the mix is what will fix things—and then things spiral out of control.  But Jesus shows us a better way.  At the cross our sin and evil, the power of the devil, all of it rose up to its full height and did its worst, we struck down the very man who was God incarnate come to set this broken world to rights, and instead of striking down his enemies, instead of raining down fire and brimstone on them, he took every last bit of their hate and returned it with love and he broke the cycle.  He shed his blood for the very men and women who rejected him as Messiah and who demanded his crucifixion.  As we heard Jesus say in our Gospel last week, “Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”  Brothers and Sisters, that's love.  That's the better way—to return hate with love.  And it's hard, because it's going to cost us, but it's the way—the only way—into God's kingdom, because this kind of love is the defining way of God's kingdom.  That's why God has called his people from the beginning to love him and to love our neighbours—whether that was by hearing and obeying the law of Moses in the days of the old covenant or hearing and obeying the law of the Spirit in the days of the new.  We are God's means of bringing light into the darkness of the world, and so he calls us to be the people who exemplify what it means to live with God in our midst.  We are witnesses of his love and his goodness and his faithfulness and it is in our midst that the world should have a foretaste of what it will one day look like when God finally defeats every last enemy and sets it all to rights. But, like little children, we too often forget what it's all about.  We forget that we're part of God's kingdom by grace.  We forget the costliness of love.  We forget that we are stewards of God's light, we forget that we've been given this good news about Jesus, so that we might proclaim it to the world, bringing others into the light.  And instead we become proud of ourselves for having the light and we keep it to ourselves instead of holding it high, we condemn the people out in the dark as if we weren't once out in that same darkness ourselves.  God's people have always struggled with this. At the beginning of Chapter 14 of his Gospel, Luke tells us that one Sabbath Jesus was invited to have dinner at the house of a prominent Pharisee and that there was a man there who had dropsy or oedema.  The whole thing looks like a setup.  Looking at the man and then turning to these authorities on the law, Jesus asks them if it's legal to heal on the Sabbath.  Luke says that they were silent.  Jesus then healed the man and sent him on his way and we can gather that the lawyers and Pharisees all looked very offended and scandalised—even though they had to have known that this is exactly what Jesus would do.  Jesus then asked them, “Which of you who, if your son or your ox fell into a well on the Sabbath wouldn't immediately pull him out?”  And despite the answer being obvious—of course they'd pull out him out!—they didn't know what to say.  They knew whatever they might say would condemn them. But what's that all about?  Well, remember that for the Jews of Jesus' day and especially for the Pharisees, there were three main things that set them apart from everyone else in the world: circumcision, the Sabbath, and their diet.  At least one of those things comes into play here.  The Pharisees were zealous to keep the Sabbath holy and that meant absolutely no kind of work.  The Lord had given them this commandment to keep the sabbath as part of that whole matrix of laws meant to set them apart and to distinguish them from the nations.  Everyone else lived in darkness, but Israel—they were the people who lived with the Lord in their midst. But these men has forgotten that at the heart of the law, the driving force behind it, was love.  Every part of it in some way was meant to exhibit a love for God or a love for neighbour—or both at the same time.  And keeping the sabbath showed a love for God, but it was never meant to show love for God to the exclusion of love for neighbour.  The law itself—and this is what Jesus is getting at—had provisions.  If your child fell in a well on the sabbath, the Lord granted permission to do the work necessary to get him out—because the law also taught the people about the Lord's love for them.  The Pharisees knew this, but like little children they'd become petty.  Jesus had broken the law.  How dare he show God's love to a crippled man on the sabbath when he could have asked the man to come back on Monday!  Well, that, and if he was crippled, he must have done something awful to deserve such punishment from God.  Who was Jesus to overturn such a verdict?  This is what they'd made of the law, but this was not how it was supposed to be.  As Jesus warned in the Sermon on the Mount, they'd been given the light, but they'd turned it into darkness.  How would the nations ever see the God of Israel at work in such a people?  How would the nations ever be so amazed that they'd come to give him glory? I suspect this was a setup meant to trap Jesus.  The man was most likely a beggar who showed up at the door for scraps.  Beggars did that all the time when rich people were having banquets.  But to see what Jesus would do, the host allowed this man to actually slip into the banquet.  And instead of throwing him some scraps and sending him on his way, Jesus welcomed the man into the banquet and healed him.  And they acted shocked and appalled.  But they knew from the beginning that this is what he would do, because it's what he'd been doing throughout his ministry.  It's what he was known for.  But Jesus, wise as always, turned the tables back on them. The Pharisees didn't know what to say, but Jesus launches in to two parables.  The first addresses all the social posturing that went on at these banquets.  Everyone was invited for a reason and ultimately in order for the host to show off the status he had in the world and, hopefully, to elevate himself even higher.  The second parable is today's Gospel reading and it begins at verses 12-14: He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid.  But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you.  For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”   Jesus strikes at the Pharisees' source of security.  The resurrection of the dead was one of the key doctrines of the Pharisees.  They knew that when the Messiah came, he would judge the wicked and resurrect the righteous.  And, of course, they were the righteous who would be resurrected.  And here Jesus tells them: “The resurrection you're sure of—you're going to miss it if you don't change—if you don't repent.  You're convinced the Lord will reward you for your righteousness, but until you start showing mercy and grace to the poor, to the unclean, and to the outsider, you will never understand true righteousness.  If you want to take part in the coming resurrection of the dead, you need to start bearing fruit that reflects grace.  You need to get your head around the fact that for all your righteousness and law-keeping, you too are sinners.  You won't be saved from the coming judgement because of your family or your intellect, your law-keeping or your spirituality.  Only those who can humbly acknowledge their sinfulness and who are ready to trust in God's grace—and are humble and gracious enough to share it with sinners even worse than themselves—only they will be resurrected when the Lord comes. But Jesus' fellow dinner guests still don't get it.  One clueless soul chimes in, cheerfully declaring: “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”  He doesn't understand that Jesus is telling him that if he doesn't repent of his self-righteousness, if he doesn't humble himself before God, he won't eat bread in the kingdom of God.  And so Jesus tells a second parable that's even more vivid and that strikes even harder at the Jews' source of security.  Look at verses 15-20: But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many.  And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.'  But they all alike began to make excuses.  The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it.  Please have me excused.'  And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.'  And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' Remember, again, how important an event like this was in the First Century.  This wasn't just a matter of putting a roast in the oven and inviting friends to eat and play cards after dinner.  If they call at the last minute to say they can't make it, you might be disappointed, but you can do it again next week.  A banquet like the one Jesus describes was a major social event.  The guest list was carefully made to everyone's mutual social advantage.  To top it off, a big banquet was an expensive affair—you couldn't just postpone it because your guests backed out at the last minute.  And for that matter, as a guest to a banquet like this, backing out was a huge social snub.  For all their excuses, what these guests are really doing is orchestrating a rejection of their host. What's interesting is that the man hosting the banquet simply decides to throw all social propriety and the whole hierarchical system of their world out the window.  If the people of his own social class will have nothing to do with him, he'll have nothing to do with them.  Look at how he responds: So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.'  And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.'  And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.  For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.'” (Luke 14:21-24) When the rich won't come, he rounds up the poor.  Notice that his servant literally has to bring them or even compel them to come to the banquet.  The poor and crippled and blind and lame knew that they didn't belong.  When they heard the invitation from the servant, they would have thought it was a joke.  Banquets were all about quid pro quo and tit for tat.  They had nothing to offer this rich man who invited them.  In Israel it should not have been like that, but Israel had become very worldly.  The Pharisees kept the law—at least outwardly—but they'd forgotten it's heart of love.  And so the rich man sends his servants out to round up these outsiders and to bring them to the banquet to enjoy his gracious hospitality.  The rich man rejects the whole system of patronage and debts and reciprocal favours—none of those who rejected his invitation will ever sit at his table.  Instead, he's going to share his hospitality with the people who haven't earned it and can never repay it. Luke doesn't tell us how the Pharisees responded or if they even understood, but it's hard to think that it didn't sink in on some level.  Everyone in the Jewish world, and especially the Pharisees, were waiting for the Lord's return.  The prophets had talked about that great day in terms of a great banquet and this banquet idea then became a common image of the coming Day of the Lord.  Israel's God would return to judge and to cast down the nations (and the unfaithful within Israel) and then would throw a great feast for his beloved people.  The closest things they had to describe it was their entry into the promised land, the land of milk and honey, and the prosperous days of King David.  It would be like that, only a thousand times more so.  And now Jesus explains that he's come to open the door to that great banquet.  This is what Israel has been waiting for all these years.  And yet Jesus rebukes them.  This isn't the first time the Lord has extended his invitation.  For centuries he had called to his people through the prophets, but they had refused to hear the prophets and had even killed some of them.  And now Jesus has come and he's travelled through Galilee and Judea, inviting everyone to the banquet, but like the people in the parable, they all have excuses. It's worth noting the excuses given in the parable.  One man says that he's bought five yoke of oxen sight-unseen and has to check them over.  Another has bought a field sight-unseen and needs to go have a look at it.  The third just got married and has obligations to his new bride.  The first two excuses peg these men as very wealthy.  Five yoke of oxen would only be needed to plough a very large tract of land.  A wealthy absentee landlord was the sort of person who would buy a field without first seeing it.  But all three of these excuses go back to the law given in Deuteronomy.  A man who had built a new house, but hadn't dedicated it yet, a man who had bought a field, but hadn't enjoyed its produce, and a newly married man were all excused from going off to war.  And now these guests twist those laws as excuses to reject their host's banquet.  But this is what Israel had done with the law: twisting it into something it was never meant to be.  And it's that twisting of the law that was particularly exemplified in the Pharisees.  Jesus didn't meet their expectations of the Messiah.  His banquet included too many sinners, unclean people, and outsiders.  They had gutted the torah of its loving heart.  And so they rejected the invitation.  And in response Jesus issues a warning here: If you continue to reject my invitation I will turn from you and take my invitation to the unclean and to the sick and to the poor—and even to the gentiles—and having rejected me, you will never taste of my goodness or of the salvation I've brought to the world. But the parable, I think, has another level of meaning.  Imagine Luke writing a generation later.  Even if greater Israel had rejected Jesus' invitation, thousands of Jews had accepted it.  The first Christians were all Jews, and then an amazing thing happened: the Good News went out to the hated Samaritans—and many of them accepted the invitation.  And then it went out to the Gentiles—and thousands of them accepted it too.  And suddenly those first Jewish Christians were in a situation very much like the Pharisees had been.  They were Jews.  They were the chosen.  They were the clean people.  They were the righteous and holy people.  Even an apostle like Peter struggled to go and pray with a gentile convert.  It's a reminder that even we who have received the grace of God, are still prone to forgetting that we come to his Table not because of our own merit, but only because of Jesus and only because of grace.  We need to remember that grace when we're tempted to think that there are people who don't belong here.  Brothers and sisters, none of us belongs here.  We're only here because God is gracious and sent his Son to die and rise from the dead for our sake.  Through Jesus, the God of Israel reaches out to everyone with his promise of forgiveness and redemption and the life of the age to come if we will only repent and believe and take up his way of love and light. But this now takes us back to Jesus' call in verses 12-14: “When you give a dinner…do not invite your friends…lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid.  But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you.  For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”  Dear friends—St. John would say, “Little children”—as you come to the Lord's Table this morning, think on the fact that he has invited us here from the highways and hedges.  We didn't belong here, but Jesus has washed us clean and grafted us into his family as adopted sons and daughters.  Because of him, because of his loving sacrifice for us, we do belong.  But having been invited, he now calls us to be hosts ourselves.  Lest we forget.  Lest we think that we've earned our place here at the Table.  Lest we ever think that others don't belong, Jesus now calls us to go out to the highways and the hedges—to go to the place we may have forgotten where he once found us.  He calls us to look for the poor, the unclean, and sinners, not to condemn them, but to invite them to the Lord's banquet—to invite them to receive the grace of God just as we have.  To invite them to come and be forgiven, healed, set free, and washed clean by Jesus.  Here he shows us what true love looks like, the love that he has shown us in giving his own life on the cross, and now he sends us out to live and to share and to show that same love in the power of his Spirit. Let us pray: Father, you delight to show mercy to sinners and you graciously sent your Son to suffer the punishment we deserve.  We have received your grace and have been given new life.  Remind us to set aside all thoughts of self-righteousness.  Give us opportunities now to share your mercy and grace with others, give us eyes to see those opportunities, and a love for sinners that we might never let those opportunities pass us by.  We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

The last of the conflict narratives surround the Sabbath--Jesus' disciples picking heads of grain on the sabbath, and Jesus healing on the sabbath.   This week we look at the question of the law, and the identity of Jesus as rest, good and life. Text: Mark 2. 23--3.8 Teacher: Eric Williams

Luke 13:10-13: “On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set […]

This is the 1st Sunday of the season of Lent at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The scripture lesson is Mark 1:21-28 Jesus throws a demon out 21 Jesus and his followers went into Capernaum. Immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and started teaching. 22 The people were amazed by his teaching, for he was teaching them with authority, not like the legal experts. 23 Suddenly, there in the synagogue, a person with an evil spirit screamed, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the holy one from God.” 25 “Silence!” Jesus said, speaking harshly to the demon. “Come out of him!” 26 The unclean spirit shook him and screamed, then it came out. 27 Everyone was shaken and questioned among themselves, “What's this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands unclean spirits and they obey him!” 28 Right away the news about him spread throughout the entire region of Galilee.

We continue with part 3 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Jesus said all scripture testifies of Him. He said that between 24-30 A.D. and they did not have the New Testament. That means the Old Testament is all about Jesus by His own word, the very words of God. So that means the Shabbat is a feast that testifies of Yeshua. Come and join us as we study part 3 and see that Jesus is like a Shadow over the Sabbath. Maybe Sabbath will become a "bigger deal" once we see what God thinks about this.

We continue with part 2 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Once you understand this it'll change your practice of the Lord's Shabbat totally. This is NOT about going to church on Sunday or your Messianic congregation on Saturday. Shabbat is about TIME, a 24 hour period we are to make HOLY. And, it is all about Yeshua.   Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Over the last 5 to 10 years I have noticed Christians becoming interested in the Jewish Passover Meal – the Seder.  Many say they see how it connects to Jesus.  Christians also see how Jesus is also related to Passover.  The lambs were sacrificed on the same day the Lamb of God was sacrificed or Jesus was crucified.  Matter of fact I teach a course on the feasts of the Lord found in Leviticus 23 and how they testify of Jesus.  Paul teaches us this.  Consider the text … Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. (Col 2:16-17) The feasts are shadows of something.  Something is casting a “shadow”over the feasts. What? Who?  Jesus of course.  He is the substance of the shadow or that which makes up the shadow.  But, as we have seen in previous lessons, the greatest of all the Lord's feasts, actually, appointed times set by Him, is the Sabbath, or in Hebrew, שַׁבָּת Shabbat. God has created an appointed time called the Sabbath on the 7th day of each week.  It is a holy TIME; it is 24 hours long and not about just going to church.  During this set aside time, or holy time, the Lord commands us to have a special separate meeting during this 24 hour holy time as in Leviticus 23:3.  The Jews do a synagogue service and from this the “church” followed suit and did a church service.  But Jesus said … “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me.” (Joh 5:39) Jesus said this between 24-30 A.D. and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures – a.k.a. the Old Testament. So, the Sabbath must be a SHADOW of things to come.  And the Sabbath MUST testify of Jesus.  But how?  It is easy to “see” Jesus in Passover.  It is easy to see how the Jewish Seder relates to Jesus.  But שַׁבָּת Shabbat?  How?  How is Jesus connected to this special, set aside, or holy 24 hour period?  Let's go study this in the next three lessons.  So, ready?  Come let's go.  Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

+ Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 14, 1.7 – 11 On a Sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” The Gospel of the Lord.

IntroductionHello, and welcome to the Will Preach for Food podcast. I'm Doug, a pastor here at Faith Lutheran Church, based out of Shelton, Washington, a congregation of the ELCA. Faith is a welcoming community: growing closer to and more like Jesus; making Christ known; joyfully serving each other, our neighbors, and all God's creation. You can learn more about Faith at our website, www.faithshelton.org. Thanks for listening today. Some of you listening/here today know all about chronic suffering. Childhood trauma. Mental illness. Cancer. An old back injury. A genetic condition. PTSD. Maybe it is you. Maybe it is a loved one. What do you do with that? How do you cope year after year? A woman in today's Bible reading had lived with a debilitating, painful, chronic back condition for eighteen years. And Jesus heals her.I hope that today's podcast conveys God's mercy and faithfulness, no matter what you might be going through these days. I hope that God's word sets you free today, brings you healing and freedom. I hope that today's message will help you care for others in their suffering as well. Let's read from Luke 13:10-18.Luke 13:10-18On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she [was] straightened up and praised God.14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.Here ends the reading.Support the show

Luke 13:10-13: “On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set […]

Luke 13:10-17 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,  11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all.  12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.”  13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.  14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”  15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water?  16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”  17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” The Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus The Eucharist IS Jesus! Divine Mercy Prayer Eternal Father, I OFFER YOU the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body,” 23 [k]For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, 24 and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 14 My beloved, avoid idolatry. 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. You come to Mass – you receive Healing Ask the Lord in this Mass where you need healing… and have faith and hope in His Love and Desire to heal.

When it comes to healing,  it's one thing to deal with the physical brokenness in our bodies or the emotional brokenness in our minds.  However, there are occasions when beneath all of that is something that's hidden yet even more deadly – the spiritual brokenness in our souls.  Such strongholds can seriously affect the physical or the mental.  We read of that in Luke 13:10-13.  On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years.  She was bent over and could not straighten up at all.  When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.We might easily conclude that this woman simply had some form of scoliosis.  But Doctor Luke notes that the woman's physical condition had a spiritual cause.             Notice Jesus' wording: “…you are set free from your infirmity.”  This would seem to say that she had been held in bondage. Friends, that's what we need to grasp. There are occasions when healing is a matter of deliverance.  A Bondage Breaker is needed.   And as disciples of Jesus, we need to be alert to the possibility of spiritual bondage as we pray for healing. HOW MIGHT GROUND BE GIVEN TO THE ENEMY? Dr. Marcus Warner uses the acrostic S.O.U.L.·      SinUnrepentant sin, especially sexual sin, can open the door to give evil spirits permission to torment us.·      OccultOuija boards, seances, witchcraft, visiting mediums, etc. – participation in occult practices is like an open invitation to infestation.  ·      UnforgivenessIn His parable of the unjust servant, Jesus said that this unforgiving man was turned over “to be tortured.” He then went on to say, “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” (Mt. 18:34-35)Unforgiveness leads to bondage which can manifest as sickness.·      LiesJesus called Satan, “the Father of Lies.”  He lies to us about who God is and who we are. When we believe the lies of the Evil One, often our bodies keep score.   HOW GROUND MIGHT BE TAKEN BACK?Confess“In the name of Jesus, I confess my participation in ________ and I renounce any further participation in this sin.  I agree with you that it was wrong and I ask Your forgiveness.”Cancel“In the name of Jesus, I cancel the permission this has given the enemy.  I would take back the ground I gave and ask, Lord for you to cleanse it and claim it.” Command“In the name of Jesus I now command every demon who took advantage of this ground to leave and go where the Lord Jesus Christ sends you.”Commit“Lord Jesus, I commit these areas of my life and all other areas of my life to You.  I ask for Your grace to walk in victory as I go forward.” Text: Luke 13:10-13Originally recorded June 11, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN.

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Mark 1:14-28   GIVE - The Listener's Commentary is a CROWDFUNDED Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give     TEXT    Mark 1:14-28   14 Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” 16 As He was going along the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will have you become fishers of people.” 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 19 And going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and went away to follow Him. 21 They *went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and began to teach. 22 And they were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 saying, “What business do you have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are: the Holy One of God!”25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”26 After throwing him into convulsions and crying out with a loud voice, the unclean spirit came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so they debated among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” 28 Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding region of Galilee.   STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up   SUBSCRIBE - to receive updates and resources sent to your inbox, subscribe at https://www.listenerscommentary.com     MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net  

Luke 13:10-17On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”  When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.The PlaceJesus had begun to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) and was travelling one last time through Perea on the other side of the JordanJesus was in a synagogue for the last recorded time during His earthly ministry.“And behold, there was a woman, which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together” (v. 11).The WomanThis woman's frame was completely pulled together. Her back was bent, not slightly, but as the original says, bent together, or completely bent over.She had been this way for eighteen years. She couldn't look up into the sky or into people's faces.We also know that this woman had been bound by Satan. In verse 16, Christ tells us that Satan bound this woman eighteen years ago. She had a “spirit of infirmity” (v. 11).This was both a medical and spiritual problem. The devil had bound her so that she shuffled around every day as if chained by himFinally this woman was in a situation where she could do nothing to straighten herself. Verse 11 reiterates this: “and could in no wise lift up herself.”The MiracleDespite her pain and the shame she could have felt, her feet shuffled down the cobbled streets of this town until she was present to hear the Word of God read and explained.This particular time, Christ was the preacher, anointed from heaven “to preach liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound” (Isa. 61:1-3).1. First, He looked at her. “Jesus saw her...” (v. 12). This emphasizes the one-sided work of God's grace. Many oth­ers came to Jesus asking for healing; this woman may also have prayed to the Lord many times for healing. But here, the Lord Jesus saw her in a way that no one can see.2. Second, He called her to Him (v. 12). She likely couldn't see Christ, but, shuffling, she followed His voice until she came to Him.3. Third, He touched her. “And he laid his hands on her” (v. 13). Under His touch, the spirit of infirmity left, the devil gave way, and this woman was no longer crushed, but stood upright.You can receive healingHave you experienced the freedom of your spiritual chains falling off?It is not unusual for people to come to a house of wor­ship burdened – perhaps not physically, but emotion­ally or spiritually.Leviticus 26:13I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myeveningdevotional.substack.com

The Hands of Jesus 1 - The Hands that Heal Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) – [10] On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, [11] and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. [12] When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” [13] Then he put his HANDS on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. [14] Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue ruler said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” [15] The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn’t each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? [16] Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?” [17] When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing. 1. The Hands of Jesus bring healing and wholeness to body, soul, and spirit. Luke 4:40-41 (NIV) – [40] When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his HANDS on each one, he healed them. [41] Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ. 2. Healing happens on God’s time frame, not ours. Matthew 9:20 (NIV) – [20] Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for TWELVE YEARS came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. John 5:5 (NIV) – [5] One who was there had been an invalid for THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS. John 9:1 (NIV) – [1] As he went along, he saw a man BLIND FROM BIRTH. “If I had been crippled for eighteen years, I wonder if I would be faithful to worship God week after week in the synagogue. Surely this woman had prayed and asked God for help, and yet she was not delivered. However, God’s seeming unconcern did not cause her to become bitter or resentful. There she was in the synagogue.” (Weirsbe Bible Commentary) 3. Your healing may make others indignant. “The ruler of the synagogue indignantly told the people that they should come for healing on the first six days of the week, but not on the seventh. He was a professional religionist, with no deep concern for the problems of the people. Even if they had come on the first six days of the week, he could not have helped them. He was a stickler about the technical points of the law, but there was no love or mercy in his heart. If he had had curvature of the spine for eighteen years, he would not have minded on which day he was straightened out!” (Believers Bible Commentary) 4. Where there is hypocrisy, there won’t be healing. Mark 6:4-5 (NIV) – [4] Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.” [5] He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. “The synagogue leader could not see beyond the law to Jesus’ compassion in healing this crippled woman. Jesus shamed him and the other leaders by pointing out their hypocrisy. They would untie their animals and care for them, but they refused to rejoice when a human being was freed from Satan’s bondage.” (Life Application Bible Notes) Matthew 23:1-4 (NIV) – [1] Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: [2] “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. [3] So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. [4] They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them. “The bondage of the ruler of the synagogue was worse than that of the woman. Her bondage affected only her body, but his bondage shackled his mind and heart. He was so bound and blinded by tradition that he ended up opposing the Son of God!” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) 5. The Healing Hands of Jesus set people free.

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Luke 13:10-17 (NIV)Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

Luke 13:10-17 (NIV)Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

Luke 13:10-17 (NIV)Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.