“And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.” (Luke 13:10)
I love the WNAC theme for the coming year, “He Knows My Name.” Within our fall studies we will see people who were healed by Jesus. We seldom find their names mentioned. We might even be tempted to overlook them. Jesus did not. Matthew 4:23 gives a description of Jesus’ministry. It was one of teaching, preaching and, yes, healing. It should be no surprise where Jesus was found on the sabbath day. We are going to see every facet of His ministry as we share verses from Luke 13:10-17. Today sets the stage for an upcoming miracle.
The NIV Study Bible states “Jesus, like Paul, took advantage of the custom that allowed visiting teachers to participate in the worship service by invitation of the synagogue leaders.” Matthew Henry makes these comments: “He (Christ) was in his element when he was teaching. Now to confirm the doctrine he preached, and recommend it as faithful, and well worthy of acceptation, he wrought a miracle, a miracle of mercy.” The person involved in that miracle is a nameless crippled woman who was faithful to be in the synagogue on the sabbath. Tomorrow we will learn more about this woman.
Jesus knew her given name. Our study writer calls her “Miss Liberty.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Praise God that Patrick and Jill obtained their visas to work alongside Shane and Joy in ministry to North Africans living in Europe.
