Mark, The Gospel of Passion “On The Sabbath?” Mark 2:23-28 [Matt 12:1-8; Luke 6:1-5]
Sabbath: (In conflict with Societal agenda) Rest for the land; For the worker; To observe the existence of God and His Laws) It was not that God needed rest, but that He choose rest.
Who is your FINAL AUTHORITY? THE UNINTENTIONAL VIOLATION: (vs.23) Mark 2: Now it happened that He went through the grainfields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. The human need or the ceremonial rules? Lesson: The human need or the ceremonial rules?
Who is your FINAL AUTHORITY? THE UNDERMINING OF THE CRITICS: (vs.24) If the Sabbath is so necessary in their lives; why are they not in worship at the Temple? Lesson: If the Sabbath is so necessary in their lives; why are they not in worship at the Temple?
Who is your FINAL AUTHORITY? THE UPHOLDING OF A MODEL LIFE: (vs.25,26) David was one of their hero’s in the faith; Jesus is Lord over David; not viewed with respect and honor. Lesson: David was one of their hero’s in the faith; Jesus is Lord over David; not viewed with respect and honor.
Who is your FINAL AUTHORITY? UNDERSTANDING JESUS’ POINTS: (vs.27,28) People People in relationship with God is more important than rules and regulations: Sabbath Sabbath is only helpful when one is in relationship with Jesus (like the disciples) Condemnation Condemnation causes one to miss the intent of Sabbath; Rest for Relationship. Lesson: John 3:17,18 ;Romans 8:1 ;I John 3:20,21