ABOUT THE SABBATH

Introduction:

A. A Series Of Confrontations?

1. Jesus forgiving a man's sins, then healing him.

2. Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners.

3. Jesus questioned about disciples practices.

B. Two Confrontations on the Sabbath.

1. A day of worship and devotion.

2. A day meant to give the people rest.

Body: Luke 6: 1 - 10

I. Old Testament Command.

A. Exodus 20: 8 - 11

B. Exodus 31: 12 - 17

II. Food For The Hungry.

A. Second Sabbath - confusion as to meaning (possibly meaning the second Sabbath following the Passover.

B. The disciples were hungry.

1. Walking through grain fields.

2. Disciples reaped, threshed and prepared themselves some food to eat.

3. It was not lawful to work on the Sabbath!

C. Jesus Defense.

1. The Example of David (1 Samuel 21: 1 - 6)

a. Leviticus - command about shewbread.

b. That it was even mentioned may indicate it would not have been eaten.

c. The Talmud's commentary stated that the preservation of life superceded other laws.

2. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath - just as much as David?

III. Healing For The Hindered.

A. Scribes and Pharisees not worshiping.

B. A Question of Law.

1. It is lawful to do good or evil?

2. Is it lawful to save life or destroy?

C. A Murderous Worship Service.

Conclusion:

A. How Do We View God's Gift Of Worship.

1. Do we weigh down one another with man made regulations?

2. Do we worship God and put "all other things from our minds?"

B. Are We More Like Jesus or More Like The Pharisees?