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These notes follow our 7-step rhythm for Bible study. Unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotes are from the International Children's Bible . Lord of the Sabbath (From Luke 6:1-11 ) Wheat Field by Ihannemann at Pixabay 1. Summary Jesus and His disciples were walking through a grain field on the Sabbath. Some of the disciples picked some grain, rubbed the heads (*to release the grain), and ate it. The Pharisees chastised them for breaking Sabbath law.  Jesus reminded the Pharisees of the time David ate bread from the temple that was meant only for priests and shared it with the people who were with him. That, too, was breaking the law of Moses. Then, Jesus proclaimed that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. On the next Sabbath, Jesus healed a man with a disfigured hand while the Pharisees watched. The Pharisees became so angry that they began to plot ways to harm Jesus. 2. N/W/L Statements I NOTICED that the Pharisees are concerned with rule-following while Jesus is concerned wi...

These notes follow our 7-step rhythm for Bible study. Unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotes are from the Good News Translation . The Challenge to Rigidity (From Luke 5:33-39 ) Wine with Leaves by stux at Pixabay 1. Summary The Pharisees, still confused, ask Jesus, "Why is it that You and Your disciples can party, while we fast? Even John and his disciples fast."  Jesus reasoned that because He was with them, they had no need to fast. When He leaves them, that is when they will fast again. He sympathized with how confused they felt because it contradicted what they thought was right. But, if they truly wanted to see the truth, Jesus told them they would need to discard their old way of thinking and become something new. 2. N/W/L Statements I NOTICED that: The Pharisees think solemnity is more important than celebrating. Jesus says the disciples celebrate because He is with them. I WONDER if : We celebrate because we know God is with us, or if we tend to stay in a state o...