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Sabbath Law Complexity
- Jesus and his disciples were eating grain on the Sabbath, which sparked debate on what constitutes work or harvest under Torah law.
- Sabbath laws were few but serious; interpretation and tradition complicated their application in Jesus' time.
Fences Around the Torah
- Jewish tradition added 'fences' of hundreds of additional commandments around the Torah's 613 to prevent accidental disobedience.
- These fences grew to thousands of commandments, showing devotion rather than legalism in the Jewish walk with God.
Moshe's Orange Story
- Marty recounts meeting Moshe in Jerusalem who shared a story about buying 20 oranges for his pregnant wife craving one at night.
- Moshe says his strict obedience to traditions is a gift to God, not legalism or burdensome rule-following.