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Setting the Scene

•Luke 6:1–5 introduces a tension: Jesus’ hungry disciples pluck grain on the Sabbath; the Pharisees protest.

• Jesus responds with Scripture and a declaration: “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Luke 6:5)

• Through this moment He teaches that Sabbath faithfulness must never cancel compassion.

•Mark 2:27 – “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”

•Exodus 20:8-11 grounds the Sabbath in God’s own rest, inviting us to cease from ordinary labor and delight in Him.

•Isaiah 58:13-14 urges us to call the Sabbath “a delight.” When delight is the tone, harsh legalism fades.

•Hosea 6:6 – “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Jesus quotes this inMatthew 12:7 when defending plucking grain.

•James 2:13 – “Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

• Needs that preserve life, relieve suffering, or advance righteousness remain fitting on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6).

Jesus points to David eating the consecrated bread (Luke 6:3-4;1 Samuel 21).

• Human need did not nullify God’s law; it revealed the law’s deeper intention—life, not ritualism.

•Deuteronomy 23:25 allowed plucking grain by hand; the disciples were within biblical bounds.

• Therefore, Sabbath commands and mercy commands are not rivals; they are partners revealing God’s character.

Rest • Worship • Mercy

• Set aside ordinary work to honor God’s pattern of rest.

• Gather with believers, read Scripture, sing, and cultivate joy.

• Look for practical acts of kindness: visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, encouraging the weary. These deeds embody the Lord of the Sabbath.

• Motivation: Am I resting to honor God or to appear pious?

• Compassion: When faced with need, do I instinctively help or hide behind rules?

• Balance: Have I arranged my week so Sabbath rest is possible without neglecting mercy?

Luke 6:1 teaches that genuine Sabbath observance treasures both reverent rest and active compassion. When Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, His mercy governs our schedules, our attitudes, and our hands.