Walking with Jesus #13 - Ya Got Trouble
Our summer series, Walking with Jesus, uses a chronological approach to look at the life and ministry of our Lord. This series will provide a deeper knowledge of the life of Jesus, a greater devotion to Him, and a life-long commitment to His mission for yo
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Thursday, October 1st - Dustin & Shelby Cowell
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Today we finish our 13 week summer series. We've been looking at the life and ministry of the Lord using a Harmony of the Gospels, which presents the four Gospels in a chronological approach as though we were actually walking with Jesus.
Our study has focused on the Ministry Training and Outreach phases in which Jesus trained His followers to use their lives to make a spiritual difference in others.
Just like those Pastor Don trained in S.E. Asia, we have been encouraged and equipped to get out of our comfort zones and make disciples.
As we wrap up these 13 weeks, we have to ask ourselves if we've done anything with what we've learned?
Our study has focused on the Ministry Training and Outreach phases in which Jesus trained His followers to use their lives to make a spiritual difference in others.
Just like those Pastor Don trained in S.E. Asia, we have been encouraged and equipped to get out of our comfort zones and make disciples.
As we wrap up these 13 weeks, we have to ask ourselves if we've done anything with what we've learned?
The Music Man
"Ya Got Trouble" - a phrase often used to describe someone exaggerating and issue and stirring up fear to announce that a problem is looming."
Table Talk: Can you think of a time when some potential issue set off a panic or wave of fear?
"Ya Got Trouble" - a phrase often used to describe someone exaggerating and issue and stirring up fear to announce that a problem is looming."
Table Talk: Can you think of a time when some potential issue set off a panic or wave of fear?
This morning's message has some similarities to what we just watched. A group of people driven by ignorance, arrogance, and defiance took a simple issue and ignited an explosive situation.
This event is detailed in three of the Gospels but for today, we'll be using Luke 6:1-11 as our text along with some details from the other parallel passages.
This event is detailed in three of the Gospels but for today, we'll be using Luke 6:1-11 as our text along with some details from the other parallel passages.
Luke 6:1a
The Sabbath is #4 of the Ten Commandments given to Moses.
Exodus 20:9-10
Not only is the Sabbath the only ritual appearing in the Ten Commandments, but it is also repeated more often in the Torah than any other commandment.
We think it means a day of rest or a day off. But the Hebrew literally means "to cease," "to stop," or "to desist" from work or ongoing activity.
The deep meaning has to do with remembering God as our provider and that we must prioritize WORSHIP over WORK.
It is a day of reflection, thanksgiving, wellbeing, and to strengthen family and friendships.
The Sabbath is #4 of the Ten Commandments given to Moses.
Exodus 20:9-10
Not only is the Sabbath the only ritual appearing in the Ten Commandments, but it is also repeated more often in the Torah than any other commandment.
We think it means a day of rest or a day off. But the Hebrew literally means "to cease," "to stop," or "to desist" from work or ongoing activity.
The deep meaning has to do with remembering God as our provider and that we must prioritize WORSHIP over WORK.
It is a day of reflection, thanksgiving, wellbeing, and to strengthen family and friendships.
Luke 6:1
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1 One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them.
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Exodus 20:9-10
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9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,
10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates.
10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates.
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Luke 6:1b
The Jewish religious code allowed the poor and hungry to handpick fruit or grain for personal consumption (Deuteronomy 23:24-25). So the disciples were not guilty of pillaging someone's field.
The Jewish religious code allowed the poor and hungry to handpick fruit or grain for personal consumption (Deuteronomy 23:24-25). So the disciples were not guilty of pillaging someone's field.
Luke 6:1
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1 One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them.
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Luke 6:2
Eating the grain was not the big deal - but doing work on the Sabbath was.
They reaped when they began to pick some heads of grain and they threshed & winnowed when they rubbed the grain in their hands.
It wasn't that the disciples had violated God's laws, but the Pharisees had elevated their rules to be equal with God's laws! This is all too common in many of our lives.
Eating the grain was not the big deal - but doing work on the Sabbath was.
They reaped when they began to pick some heads of grain and they threshed & winnowed when they rubbed the grain in their hands.
It wasn't that the disciples had violated God's laws, but the Pharisees had elevated their rules to be equal with God's laws! This is all too common in many of our lives.
Luke 6:2
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2 But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
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Luke 6:3-4
Jesus reminded them of a time when King David did a similar thing in 1 Samuel 21 for the men who were with him.
Jesus made His point that human need must not be pushed aside by legalism. God desires compassion, grace, and mercy for humanity.
Jesus reminded them of a time when King David did a similar thing in 1 Samuel 21 for the men who were with him.
Jesus made His point that human need must not be pushed aside by legalism. God desires compassion, grace, and mercy for humanity.
Luke 6:3-4
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3 Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
4 He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
4 He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
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Luke 6:5
This statement would have blown their minds and for two good reasons:
1. By using the title, Son of Man, Jesus pointed to His divine and Jewish authority as the Messiah. Thus, placing himself above religious traditions and legalistic restrictions.
2. By calling Himself "Lord of the Sabbath," Jesus equated Himself with God. As the Creator who originally instituted the Sabbath and rested on the seventh day, He holds the ultimate right to interpret, overrule, or direct how the Sabbath was to be observed.
This statement would have blown their minds and for two good reasons:
1. By using the title, Son of Man, Jesus pointed to His divine and Jewish authority as the Messiah. Thus, placing himself above religious traditions and legalistic restrictions.
2. By calling Himself "Lord of the Sabbath," Jesus equated Himself with God. As the Creator who originally instituted the Sabbath and rested on the seventh day, He holds the ultimate right to interpret, overrule, or direct how the Sabbath was to be observed.
Luke 6:5
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5 Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
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In verses 6-11 we see yet another Sabbath conflict. This has been an ongoing and increasing issue which ultimately will total 7 different times in the Gospels.
The Jewish leaders are losing their control over people and their hearts are being revealed. They care more about their rituals and traditions than they do their relationship with God and the condition of people.
The Jewish leaders are losing their control over people and their hearts are being revealed. They care more about their rituals and traditions than they do their relationship with God and the condition of people.
Luke 6:6-7
The man's right hand (dominant, working hand) was shriveled, likely making it impossible for him to use it for work or daily tasks.
The Pharisees are looking for a reason to accuse Jesus so they watch to see if He will heal on the Sabbath.
The man's right hand (dominant, working hand) was shriveled, likely making it impossible for him to use it for work or daily tasks.
The Pharisees are looking for a reason to accuse Jesus so they watch to see if He will heal on the Sabbath.
Luke 6:6-7
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6 On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered.
7 Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
7 Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
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Luke 6:8-9
We see that Jesus has the man stand up in their midst. Jesus wants them to have a good look at who He sees with the purpose to reveal the blindness of their hearts.
Mark 3:5 gives a little more detail.
Anger is a common word referring to "wrath or fury." The phrase deeply distressed is a less-common term which implies a "giving" or "sharing" of grief. Jesus is both angry and saddened for the sake of the people around Him and for the way the Pharisees are acting.
We see that Jesus has the man stand up in their midst. Jesus wants them to have a good look at who He sees with the purpose to reveal the blindness of their hearts.
Mark 3:5 gives a little more detail.
Anger is a common word referring to "wrath or fury." The phrase deeply distressed is a less-common term which implies a "giving" or "sharing" of grief. Jesus is both angry and saddened for the sake of the people around Him and for the way the Pharisees are acting.
Luke 6:8-9
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8 But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.
9 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”
9 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”
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Mark 3:5
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5 Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored.
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Luke 6:10-11
Jesus heals the man, and the heart of the self-righteous is fully revealed.
Matthew and Mark add that the Pharisees plotted about how they might kill Jesus.
Jesus heals the man, and the heart of the self-righteous is fully revealed.
Matthew and Mark add that the Pharisees plotted about how they might kill Jesus.
Luke 6:10-11
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10 And after looking around at all of them, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and it was restored.
11 But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
11 But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
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Lessons that we can learn from this story and apply to our lives:
1. SEE God as our Provider and Priority.
2. SEPARATE the teachings of Scripture from our rituals and preferences.
3. SEARCH for opportunities to show compassion.
4. STOP looking for faults in others and clean up our own lives.
5. SPEAK in such a way that people are encouraged.
6. SHARE the Story: God's story OF Jesus and our story WITH Jesus.
1. SEE God as our Provider and Priority.
2. SEPARATE the teachings of Scripture from our rituals and preferences.
3. SEARCH for opportunities to show compassion.
4. STOP looking for faults in others and clean up our own lives.
5. SPEAK in such a way that people are encouraged.
6. SHARE the Story: God's story OF Jesus and our story WITH Jesus.
