Lord Of The Sabbath Series

As we close today, we are going to sing about this freedom that Jesus has secured. Friend, if you don’t yet know Christ, I hope you understand that no amount of religious observance can put you in a right standing with Him. You are essentially like fallow ground that is worn out and dead. Receive him as your savior. Receive eternal life. Receive the joy of freedom in him. Receive the joy of Jubilee.

Let’s stand and sing together about our freedom.

Benediction:

Galatians 5:1 ESV

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Questions for reflection and discussion:

Read: Luke 6:1-11

1. What was Sunday like around your house when you were growing up?

2. What is your idea of a truly restful day?

3. What does the word “Sabbath” mean to you?

4. What were the disciples doing that irritated the Pharisees? (6:1–2)

5. What were the disciples accused of doing when they picked the grain? (6:2)

6. How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees’ accusation? (6:3–5)

7. What claim did Jesus make about Himself? (6:5)

8. What did Jesus’ identity as Lord of the Sabbath have to do with the disciples eating grain on the Sabbath? (6:5)

9. Why were the Pharisees and teachers angry at Jesus? (6:7, 11)

10. What difference did it make that Jesus was being watched? (6:7–10)

11. How did Luke use these two Sabbath incidents to illustrate the tension that was growing between Jesus and the religious leaders?

12. How can we guard against misapplying spiritual disciplines? Where can we be tempted to be Pharisaical in our Sabbath observances or in our expectations for others?

Sources:

Anyabwile, Thabiti. Exalting Jesus in Luke. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018.

Bock, Darrell L. Luke 1:1-9:50. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999.

Martin, John A. “Luke.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

McKinley, Mike. Luke 1–12 for You. Edited by Carl Laferton. God’s Word for You. The Good Book Company, 2016.

Neusner, Jacob. The Mishnah : A New Translation. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1988.

Wilcock, Michael. The Savior of the World: The Message of Luke’s Gospel. The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1979.

Young, E. J., and F. F. Bruce. “Sabbath.” In New Bible Dictionary, edited by D. R. W. Wood, I. H. Marshall, A. R. Millard, J. I. Packer, and D. J. Wiseman. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996.