Christ is Lord of the Sabbath

Summary

The sermon explores Mark 3:1-6, where Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, challenging the Pharisees' legalistic view of the law. Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath, emphasizing mercy and doing good over rigid rule-keeping. The Pharisees' pride and hardness of heart prevent them from recognizing Jesus' authority, leading to their irrational anger and plotting against Him. The message warns against becoming mere knowers of the Word without being doers, as this leads to pride and spiritual hardness similar to the Pharisees.