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Jesus the Christ, Chapter 15 summary

Chapter 15 of 41 · 16 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 15, Jesus heals on the Sabbath and defends His disciples against religious officials who treat their eating grain as unlawful work. The chapter contrasts sacred rest and mercy with burdensome restrictions, presents Jesus’ claims about His relationship with the Father, and shows His opponents forming an alliance to seek His death.

What happens

  1. The chapter explains Sabbath rest, sabbatical years, and jubilee as divine provisions for worship, refreshment, and relief rather than burdens.
  2. At Bethesda, Jesus heals a man disabled for thirty-eight years, and officials object when the man carries his bed.
  3. Jesus answers His accusers by declaring His dependence on the Father, His authority over life and judgment, and the witnesses supporting His mission.
  4. When Pharisees accuse hungry disciples of Sabbath-breaking, Jesus cites David, temple service, and mercy to defend them.
  5. Jesus restores a man’s withered hand in a synagogue despite hostile scrutiny and declares that Sabbath goodness is lawful.
  6. Pharisees join the Herodians in plotting Jesus’ death, and Jesus withdraws from the area.

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