Matthew 12:10-12
“And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”
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Matthew 12:10-12 (KJV) reads, "And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 12, verses 10-12, we are presented with a poignant encounter that encapsulates the essence of Jesus’ ministry and the very heart of God’s law. The verses state: "And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before Thy divine presence, I am reminded of the profound wisdom Thou hast imparted through the teachings of Thy Son, Jesus Christ. The words recorded in Matthew 12:10-12 echo through the ages, and I seek to understand their full weight and meaning in…
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