Wednesday 13 April, 2016

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Jesus had just healed a woman who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years on the Sabbath day, the synagogue leader was angry about this and denounced what Jesus had just done, because he had done it on the Sabbath.   Jesus response was sharp and swift, calling the leader a hypocrite.

The challenge of this passage to me is:

  1. Can I see through some illness/sickness/disability which is caused by Satan not human themselves?
  2. Do I truely understand what will make me free? Or just follow along in church traditions?
  3. Am I brave enough to confront people face to face, rather than say something behind their back or nothing at all?

Dear Lord, you are the true God with mercy and love. If you “ kept a record of sins, who could stand? Thank you for bringing me out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away my chains. You are the Lord of the Sabbath day. Amen.

Written by Allen Leu

2 replies
  1. David Newton says:

    2 Cor 3:6 reveals all law to have two components, ‘spirit of the law’ (the reasons the law exists) and the ‘letter of the law’ (how the law should be applied). This incident with the Pharisees demonstrates it is possible to uphold the letter of the law while violating it’s spirit. Most likely this incident would have never been recorded unless we ourselves are in danger of making the same mistakes. However if you have a relationship with the ‘Rule Maker’ applying the ‘rule book’ should never be a problem.

    Thank Allen

  2. Andrew says:

    David
    Thank you for your comments on Allen’s thoughts.
    I like your concept. If we are working on getting close to Jesus the rule maker and ultimate judge, then staying within the rules is much easier.
    Thanks David and Allen.
    Rgds Andrew

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