Breaking All the Rules
Jesus came to fulfill the law and reconstitute Israel. He did this by perfectly obeying the law, pushing up against the extra legalistic weight of their rules, and restoring the spirit behind the letter of the law. Jesus also came to bring peace and life to humanity. He did this by perfectly entering into humaniti’s suffering, pushing against the rules that keep us bound, and restoring life. In this chapter, we see Jesus restore a man with a withered hand and recognize that this compassionate act was much more than physical healing, it was an act of cosmic restoration. Jesus came to restore and claims that everyone who comes to him, hears his words, and does them will flourish.
Questions for Discussion
Read Luke 6 this week and spend some time in quiet rest - with Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath.
In what ways do you relate to the man with the withered hand?
What rules do you live by? How are they stunting your life?
In what ways are you like the religious elite? How do you use the rules of life to build your own kingdom? What ways of living would Jesus challenge?
October 23, 2022 - Gabe Shippam