*MEET HUMAN NEEDS ON THE SABBATH

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Today's Topic:
MEET HUMAN NEEDS ON THE SABBATH

Bible Reading:
Matthew 12:1-14, NLT:-
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1 At about that time Jesus was walking through some grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they began breaking off some heads of grain and eating them.
2 But some Pharisees saw them do it and protested, “Look, your disciples are breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath.”
3 Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
4 He went into the house of God, and he and his companions broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat.
5 And haven’t you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath?
6 I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple!
7 But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’
8 For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”
9 Then Jesus went over to their synagogue,
10 where he noticed a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, “Does the law permit a person to work by healing on the Sabbath?” (They were hoping he would say yes, so they could bring charges against him.)
11 And he answered, “If you had a sheep that fell into a well on the Sabbath, wouldn’t you work to pull it out? Of course you would.
12 And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.”
13 Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored, just like the other one!
14 Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus.

🔑 Key Verse:
“ For the Son of God is the Lord of the Sabbath.”

• Matthew 12:8, NIV

The Message:
A hotel in Israel has a dedicated lift called “Sabbath Lift” for Jews when moving from their hotel rooms to the Synagogue at the basement of the hotel; so they won’t have to use their hands to indicate their desired floors. You simply enter the lift and it stops at each floor for people to disembark. In Jesus’ day, people kept lists of “dos” and “don’ts” without having any encounter with God on the Sabbath. Men were more preoccupied with not lifting a finger on the Sabbath (to be religiously correct) and were not bothered when the hand of God was not lifted in their lives.

Sovereign acts of the Immortal God in the lives of mortal men were ruled out of order because they were outside the “Rules of the Elders” on the Sabbath. Religiosity replaced spirituality. Charisma replaced character. Legalism became the order of the day. Don’t let men limit the grace of God in your life. The Son of God is the Lord of the Sabbath. He alone regulates your life, not some elders. His Word says: “Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath”. (Matthew 12:12). As you go out today, do good. Render help to the needy so they can experience real rest.

Birthday Blessing:
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you”. Romans 16:20

Reading Bible Through Passage:
Deuteronomy 7; Psalms 90; Isaiah 35; Revelation 5.

Food for Thought:
“Your walk with God does not depend on people, places, things or events.”
– Henry Brandit

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💥Good morning beloved. How was your night?

Today, as you march forward in complete obedience,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ may Heavenly Father help you to know HIM more and grant you grant you the grace to do good always, in Jesus' name.💥 (AMEN)​​.​​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​Do Enjoy a Dynamic Worship Experience as You Worship God Today.​

HAPPY SUNDAY!

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