Jesus heals a woman who had experienced a curved back for eighteen years during a worship service on the Sabbath. The leader of the synagogue wonders why Jesus could not wait until after the Sabbath to perform such a miracle. Jesus asks the crowd, “Who among you would not help a loved one or even an animal that was under the threat of death on the Sabbath? If you would provide aid, why should I not help someone who has suffered for eighteen years? What better way to bring God glory than to restore a child of Abraham to health?”

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Have you ever experienced religious rules as a deterrent to one’s physical health or well-being?

Speaker: Pastor Mike Sager

August 24, 2025

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