Luk 6:1 | MHM | STEP | Works of Mercy Suited to the Sabbath This section explains how Jesus corrected misunderstandings about the Sabbath. The Pharisees focused too much on strict rules about rest, but Jesus showed that the Sabbath is meant for doing good and showing mercy. He taught that works of necessity and mercy are allowed on the Sabbath, and that he himself is Lord of the Sabbath. v. 1–2 : One Sabbath, Jesus’ disciples were hungry and picked some heads of grain to eat as they walked through the fields (Luke 6:1 ). The Pharisees criticized them, saying it was not lawful to do this on the Sabbath (Luke 6:2 ). They were quick to judge others for small things, even though they themselves often broke more important rules.

‏ Luke 6:1

Works of Mercy Suited to the Sabbath

This section explains how Jesus corrected misunderstandings about the Sabbath. The Pharisees focused too much on strict rules about rest, but Jesus showed that the Sabbath is meant for doing good and showing mercy. He taught that works of necessity and mercy are allowed on the Sabbath, and that he himself is Lord of the Sabbath.

v. 1–2: One Sabbath, Jesus’ disciples were hungry and picked some heads of grain to eat as they walked through the fields (Luke 6:1 ^a). The Pharisees criticized them, saying it was not lawful to do this on the Sabbath (Luke 6:2 ^b). They were quick to judge others for small things, even though they themselves often broke more important rules.