36 - Healing on the Sabbath (Luke 13:31 - 14:6; 23:50-56)

The Sabbath reveals God's heart to heal and care for others, even if it costs him his life.

1. The Hearts of the Pharisees (13:31-35)

   1. Guarding Jerusalem (v. 31)

   2. Pursuing Jerusalem (vv. 32-35)

2. The Heart of God (14:1-6)

   1. The Law and the Heart of God (vv. 1-4)

   2. A Healing Heart (vv. 2, 5-6)

3. Healing on the Sabbath (13:32-33)

   1. One More Sabbath, One More Healing (vv. 32-33)

   2. Every Sabbath

Discussion Starters

1. Monday—Why do you think Luke records four different episodes of conflict with religious leaders surrounding the Sabbath?

2. Tuesday—How did the Pharisees expect Jesus to respond to hearing that danger awaiting him in Jerusalem? Why were they wrong?

3. Wednesday—Why did God give us his law? What is the most important benefit we get from it?

4. Thursday—What is the Sabbath all about? What does it teach us about who God is?

5. Friday—How did Jesus heal us while in the grave on the Sabbath? How should that affect how you see the Sabbath?