July 2, 2023, Mark 3:1-6, "Jesus - Lord of the Sabbath, Part 2" (Live)

Mark 3:1-6

[Preface]
Matthew 5, certain thoughts can be sin, even though they are not committed to action (ex: verse 22 and 28)
Jeremiah 17:10, God can see the inner man
Philippians 3:1-14, Paul's transformation from an outwardly righteous Pharisee, honored by many, to a minister of God, transformed spiritually within and hated by many
John 6, Jesus did not simply come to fill the stomach with bread and give healing miracles (among many other physical acts)
Mark 3:1-6

[Scheming to destroy Jesus.]
Mark 3:1, a man sitting in the synagogue with a withered hand on the Sabbath
Luke 6:6, the right hand was used for many important things (as opposed to the left hand)
Mark 3:2, the Pharisees were simply waiting for an opportunity to accuse Jesus, instead of caring about Jesus healing the man spiritually and physically
Isaiah 53:7-12, Lamb lead to the slaughter; Jesus continued to accomplish the will of the Father

[Jesus confronts hardened hearts.]
Mark 3:3-4, Jesus questioned the Pharisees, whether it was better to save a life or observe the law of the Pharisees on the Sabbath- if it was better to give life or to kill
Mark 3:5, Jesus' heart was grieved for the hardness of their hearts
Mark 3:5, Jesus commanded the man with the withered hand to stretch out his hand, and then Jesus healed him
Mark 3:5, 'was restored whole'- God's healing is perfect

[The plot thickens!]
Mark 3:6, the Pharisees began to team up with the Herodians (those of king Herod on those days), even though the Jews were not historically friends with the Herodians (for Herodians were strong supporters of the oppressive Roman empire), in order to destroy Jesus

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2771690, Battle Hymn Of The Republic
43152, O God Our Help In Ages Past
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