Send us a text

On today's episode of the Iron Saints Podcast, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. Today we are looking at Christ's ongoing defense against pettiness from the Pharisees and Sadducees. Today we examine the trap they have set for Christ on the Sabbath and how Jesus calls us to remember what the real purpose of the Sabbath is.


Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath
6 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” 3 And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: 4 how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?” 5 And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” 

A Man with a Withered Hand
6 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. 9 And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” 10 And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. 11 But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. 


The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 6:1–11.

Support the show

If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit.

If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support

As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com