Healing on the Sabbath
Law or Legalism?
By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Wed. Nov 19th
Discussion Questions
- Why did Jesus choose to heal on the Sabbath, knowing it would provoke controversy?
- How did the Pharisees' traditions distort the original intent of the Sabbath?
- What does this passage teach us about balancing obedience and compassion?
Sources
- Bible Version: NASB 1995
- ChatGPT, Chat titled: Mark 3 Healing on the Sabbath
- The Mishnah, Shabbat 22:6
- R.T. France, The Gospel of Mark, NICNT
- Craig S. Keener, IVP Background Commentary: New Testament