2015-10-25: Luke-The Investigative Gospel – The Healing of a Man on the Sabbath

Sermon Audio: The Healing of a Man on the Sabbath
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: Luke 14:1-6
Duration: 23:08
Size: 10.5 MB

Luke-The Investigative Gospel
The Healing of a Man on the Sabbath
Luke 14:1-6

Jesus encountered a problem because he did not heal on just six days of the week; he healed on all seven days of the week.

I. Jesus Accepted Every Invitation of Hospitality

Nevertheless, Jesus went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees on that particular Sabbath day.

He wanted to develop a relationship so that he could communicate the gospel with them.

II. Jesus Was Watched By His Enemies

A few, such as Herod and the scribes and Pharisees, wanted to get rid of him.

They want to see whether your conduct matches your profession of faith. And if they see an inconsistency, they will call you on it.

III. Jesus Asserted the Lawfulness of Doing Works of Mercy on the Sabbath

Jesus, as he always did, posed an excellent question.

So, Jesus asserted the lawfulness of doing works of mercy on the Sabbath.

But how should Christians keep the Lord’s Day holy?

First, Christians should worship on the Lord’s Day.

Second, Christians should rest on the Lord’s Day.

Third, Christians should do works of mercy on the Lord’s Day.