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The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Withered Hand (Part One)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

In a synagogue in an unknown town in Galilee, Jesus Christ healed a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. When He entered the synagogue, the Pharisees were present, watching and waiting to entrap Him, expecting Him to heal the man and seeking grounds for accusation. Their animosity toward Him was evident, as they scrutinized every move He made, ready to find fault regardless of His actions. Jesus, aware of their hostility, still chose to act, demonstrating His authority and compassion. The man with the withered hand was in the synagogue on the Sabbath, the right place to be on that day. His presence there provided the opportunity for this healing, as his right hand, crucial for his work, was restored by Christ. This event highlights the importance of being in the appointed place of worship on the Sabbath, where one can receive both physical and spiritual restoration through His power and presence.

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Withered Hand (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

In the account of Jesus healing a man with a withered hand, the event unfolds in a synagogue on the Sabbath, drawing intense scrutiny from the Pharisees. Jesus, aware of their watchful eyes, commands the man with the withered hand to step forward into full view of the assembly. At His directive, the man stretches out his hand, and without physical touch, Jesus instantly restores it to health, displaying undeniable proof of His power and holiness. This act of healing not only showcases His authority but also fulfills God's intention for the Sabbath by restoring the man to strength. The man's presence at the synagogue, despite the shame of his condition, highlights his commitment to worship over personal discomfort. In responding to Christ's call, he demonstrates courage and faith, rising above human fears and placing complete trust in Him. God's response is the miraculous healing, affirming the power of even a little faith and obedience. Jesus, upon entering the synagogue, looks upon the Pharisees with anger, grieved by their hardness of heart and callousness toward human suffering. His anger, tempered with intense sorrow for their state of mind, is not spiteful or vengeful but a righteous reaction to their hypocrisy and defiance of God. In stark contrast, the Pharisees' anger is ruthless and murderous, as they plot violence against Jesus, revealing the depth of their hypocrisy. While they strictly enforce Sabbath rules, condemning minor infractions, they harbor no qualms about scheming to destroy Him, even as He heals and restores life.

The Commandments (Part Six)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

God gave the Sabbath to His people so they can know Him intimately. Idolatry, scattering, and captivity are the natural consequences of Sabbath-breaking.

The Fourth Commandment (Part Two): Christ's Attitude Toward the Sabbath

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

In the Gospels, questions about the Sabbath center on how to keep it, not whether it should be kept. The way Jesus approached the Sabbath gives us an example.

The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.

Be Angry and Do Not Sin

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

Righteous anger is controlled, short-lived and unselfish, while unrighteous anger is uncontrolled, selfish, hard-hearted, and likely to foster bitterness.