Describe what you do on a standard day off or holiday.
What does it show us about Jesus that he was in the synagogue teaching on the Sabbath?
What was the root cause of this woman’s physical problems?
If you are the woman in the synagogue that morning, what might be occupying your prayers?
Why does Jesus take the initiative to heal her right in the middle of one of his sermons?
What is a worldly difficulty that you are facing which may have roots in a spiritual stronghold?
How does a person go about gaining victory and freedom from a spiritual stronghold?
Describe the religious leader’s reaction to Jesus healing of the woman on the Sabbath.
Why might the leader of the worship center through such a fit concerning Jesus’ healing on the holy day?
What are some traditional perspectives you cling to in your life that are counter the Kingdom’s vision?
How do we go about changing these perspectives in our lives?
How does Jesus go about challenging the religious leader’s perspective?
How would you describe Jesus attitude in his response?
Trace Jesus’ logic as to why it is acceptable to heal this woman on the Sabbath. What makes his argument so persuasive?
Why is Jesus so blunt and harsh in how he responds to this religious leader?
How should we challenge those whose tradition hampers their impact for the Kingdom?
How can you tell when a tradition is one that needs to be challenged or should be respected?
What does the fact that the leaders were humiliated and the people were delighted tell us about their community?
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