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Luke 6:1-11
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Luke 6: 1-11 — Lord of the Sabbath
Note: As background to the studying the Sabbath, read these additional texts: Matthew 12:1-13, Mark 2:23-27, Exodus 20:8-11.
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What was Sunday like in your house when you were growing up? What is your idea of a truly restful day?
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What does the word “Sabbath” mean to you?
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What did the Pharisees accuse the disciples of when they picked the grain?
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How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees accusation?
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What claim did Jesus make about Himself? What did Jesus’ identity as Lord of the Sabbath have to do with the disciples eating grain on the Sabbath? (Mark 2:27-28)
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Why were the teachers of the law watching Jesus so closely? What law did they think he would break? (Exodus 20:8-11)
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How did Jesus heal the man’s hand?
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What did Jesus ask the people? (6:9) Why?
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What harmful “religious” tendencies was Jesus resisting by His actions and words during these incidents?
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In these incidents, whose actions were really Sabbath-keeping? Why?
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What could you do to make next Sunday a service to God?
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