Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 14:1-6
by: Ellen Olson.
Jesus was willing to help people in all circumstances. He was eating at the home of one the the rulers of the Pharisees. He knew he was being watched. He knew it was the Sabbath. Despite the risks, Jesus took pity on the man with dropsy, and healed him. He put the man’s needs first. He went on to point out that those present would take pity on an animal fallen into a pit on the Sabbath and pull him out. Once again Jesus was clear that the needs of people are a priority in God’s kingdom.