11: Lord of the Sabbath & Choosing Twelve Apostles (Luke 6:1 – 16)

While the Pharisees clung to the rituals of the Sabbath, Jesus affirmed that He is the Lord of the Sabbath and revealed its true purpose: to preserve and save life.

πŸ‘‰ Read Luke 6:1 - 16


Q1. "The Son of Man is the lord of the Sabbath" means that Jesus has the authority to reveal its meaning and fulfill the Sabbath law. As you read verses 3, 4, and 9, what would you say about the true meaning of the Sabbath? 

ANS: Mercy and love, the Sabbath law is for man, 

Jesus used the example of David to show that the Scriptures should be interpreted in the spirit of love and compassion. Although David broke the law, God did not condemn him, yet the Pharisees could not explain this, revealing their limited understanding of the law and its purpose. They, however, judged the disciples for what seemed like a Sabbath violation. 

“Lord of the Sabbath:” Jesus revealed God’s true intention for the law and, in a sense, redefined it, fulfilling its purpose through His sacrifice. Also we find the Sabbath rest in Jesus Christ.



Q2. What was the Pharisees' response to Jesus' healing on the Sabbath? (v1-11)

ANS: They hated Jesus and discussed what to do with Jesus.

On the Sabbath, the Lord does good, and the Pharisees do evil (to kill Jesus). The Bible reveals who indeed violated the Sabbath law.



Q3. What did Jesus do before He called the twelve apostles?

ANS: He prayed all night. 

However, one of the twelve was Judas Iscariot.

This is the first time the title ‘apostle’ was used.





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