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Are rules made for people, or are people made for rules?
In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive deep into Luke 6, unpacking the Sabbath controversies and what they reveal about Jesus' radical message of grace. They reflect on how Jesus redefines the meaning of the Sabbath, focusing on human well-being rather than rigid rule-keeping. Plus, they discuss the significance of Jesus selecting the twelve disciples and what it means to be a true follower in light of his teachings.
If you're curious about how Jesus' actions challenge conventional religious thinking and what that means for us today, you won't want to miss this conversation!
đź”— Find more episodes and resources here: https://www.workingpreacher.org/.
Follow along with the commentary on Luke 6:1-16 by contributing author Gerald C. Liu, found at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/healing-on-the-sabbath/commentary-on-luke-61-16-4.
📢 Follow us for updates: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher
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Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/m0c-ezuNpY4.
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Are rules made for people, or are people made for rules?
In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive deep into Luke 6, unpacking the Sabbath controversies and what they reveal about Jesus' radical message of grace. They reflect on how Jesus redefines the meaning of the Sabbath, focusing on human well-being rather than rigid rule-keeping. Plus, they discuss the significance of Jesus selecting the twelve disciples and what it means to be a true follower in light of his teachings.
If you're curious about how Jesus' actions challenge conventional religious thinking and what that means for us today, you won't want to miss this conversation!
đź”— Find more episodes and resources here: https://www.workingpreacher.org/.
Follow along with the commentary on Luke 6:1-16 by contributing author Gerald C. Liu, found at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/healing-on-the-sabbath/commentary-on-luke-61-16-4.
📢 Follow us for updates: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher
https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/m0c-ezuNpY4.

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