Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 14th (Habakkuk 2 & Matthew 12:1—21)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Son of Man Is Lord of the Sabath
In the first half of matthew, chapter 12, there are two incidents that focus upon jesus relationship to the sabbath. Jesus reveals hthe sabbath was given for rest, not as a burden upon people. The sabbath is for giving relief to the burdens, whether by hunger or by ailment or infirmity. People who are bearing heavy burdens should find rest on that day of the sabbith. We should bear in mind here that the s Sabbath played a very important part in israel's identity.
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