Jesus Heals a Man on the Sabbath (Luke 6:6-11)
In Luke 6:6-11, Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ rigid interpretation of the Sabbath by healing a man with a withered hand. In this powerful encounter, Jesus demonstrates that the Sabbath is not about legalistic rule-keeping but about mercy, compassion, and life. His act of healing reveals God’s heart for restoration and shows that doing good and caring for others is always the right choice, even if it breaks tradition.
Jesus and the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-5)
In Luke 6:1-5, Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ rigid interpretation of the Sabbath by defending his disciples’ act of plucking grain. Through this encounter, he teaches that the Sabbath is meant for rest and mercy, not legalistic rule-keeping, revealing his authority as the Lord of the Sabbath.