Luke 4:31–6:11

The Miraculous JesusJesus confronts one of the most

imperative foundations of Judaism:

Laws of Judaism & The Sabbath

Healings in Luke 4 & 5

• Cure of a Demoniac (Lk 4:31-37)• Cure of Simon’s Mother-in-law (Lk 4:38-39)• Cleansing of a Leper (Lk 5:12-16)• Healing of a Paralytic (Lk 5:17-26)

• Most importantly, these occurrences represent Jesus’ divinity through his healing powers during his journeys around Galilee.

The Healing of the Paralytic (Lk 5:17-26)

Jesus follows the Sacred Law• Cleansing of the Leper

• Lk 5:12-16 (esp. 13-14)

• After Jesus heals the leper, he still follows Jewish Law, sending the man to the high priest.

• OT Laws about Leprosy

• Lev 13–14 (esp. 13:2-3)

• Law states that anyone who has signs of leprosy should be immediately brought to a priest.

Most importantly, this passage shows that Jesus willingly obeys this specific facet of Jewish Law

Jesus and the Sabbath

• Debates about the Sabbath

• Lk 6:1-5• Lk 6:6-11

• “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath” (Lk 6:5)

• Sabbath rules in the O.T.

• Gen 2:1-3 • Ex 20:8-11• Ex 31:12-17

(esp.14-15)

• Ex 35:1-3• Lev 23:1-3

Jesus’ Relationship to Jewish Law

• Healing of Paralytic = Jesus strictly follows Jewish law• HOWEVER• Jesus’ actions during the Sabbath = Jesus’ new

teachings and laws concerning activities• The collection of grain for Jesus’ disciples and healing of

the man during the Sabbath REPRESENT ONE THING:

• Jesus breaks Sabbath law to show that satisfying Jesus breaks Sabbath law to show that satisfying human needs such as hunger and performing works human needs such as hunger and performing works of mercy take precedent over the sacred Sabbath of mercy take precedent over the sacred Sabbath laws outlined in many biblical passages.laws outlined in many biblical passages.