Luke 14:1-6

Jesus at a Pharisee’s house

About the next group of questions

Were the Pharisees usually friends with Jesus? Does Jesus really care about our illnesses? Does Jesus want us to care for other people? Should we do nothing at all on a day of rest? Is Jesus afraid when people oppose him?

Pray

Ask God to help you to understand what you study.

Read: Luke 14:1-6

14:1 When did Jesus go to visit the Pharisee? What were people doing during his visit?

14:2 What was the matter with the man in front of Jesus?

14:3 What did Jesus ask the Pharisees and experts in the law?

14:4 What did these people say when Jesus asked them a question? What did Jesus do to the man with a disease called dropsy?

14:5 What did Jesus ask the Pharisees and experts after he did this miracle?

14:6 What did the men say this time?

Final remarks

Jesus did not like people to only pretend to be good. This miracle is another example of what he thought. Jesus greatly desired the people to understand God’s standards for the Sabbath. Jesus was not afraid of the anger of the Pharisees. He wants us to do what God commands. He does not want us to do what man demands instead of God’s holy laws.

Pray

Dear Father, help me to understand and to obey your law. Help me always to look after people who are in need. Help me not just to pretend. Help me not to do things only when it suits me. Amen.