In this sermon on Luke 6:1–11, Stephen Davey explains that there is a critical difference between man-made religion and true spiritual understanding. As the Pharisees accuse Jesus of breaking Sabbath rules, He exposes their legalism and reveals that their traditions have replaced God’s truth. By declaring Himself Lord of the Sabbath and healing a man’s withered hand, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority and shows that the Sabbath was meant for mercy and restoration, not rigid control. Davey emphasizes that it is possible to appear religious while having a hardened heart, and that true faith responds to Christ’s word with trust and obedience, experiencing real transformation.
Lord of the Sabbath—and Everything Else
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