Mark 3:1-6 "Jesus- Lord of the Sabbath Part 2

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This narrative found here in Mark is also found in Matthew 12:9-14 and Luke 6:6-11. When you put all three accounts together, here is what we learn. Another sabbath has arrived, and Jesus has entered the synagogue. Here He begins to teach (Luke 6:6). Attending the service is a man with a shriveled hand; specifically, the physician Luke (Col. 4:14) tells us it is the right hand. The Pharisees and scribes (Luke 6:7) are closely watching Jesus (Mark 3:2; Luke 6:7), with the purpose of preparing a charge against him. Jesus knows their thoughts, and forces the issue out of them (Luke 6:8; Matthew 12:10). His opponents ask Him, “Is it right to heal on the Sabbath?” Jesus turns to the man and says, “Step forward,” (Mark 3:3; Luke 6:8). Then Jesus asks them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” (Luke 6:9; Mark 3:4). When they remain silent, Jesus gets angry, and He was grieved by the hardness of their hearts (Mark 3:5). In Matthew 12:11-13 the Bible says, “11Then He said to them, “What man is there among you who has one sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not lay hold of it and lift it out? 12Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” 13 Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and it was restored as whole as the other.” The Pharisees are furious (Luke 6:11). They leave the synagogue and discuss what should be done. They even make contact with the Herodians, and the plot was hatched. The aim was to kill Jesus (Mark 3:6; 6:6; Matthew 12:14).

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