"No Hiding From God"

Luke 6:6-11

Luke 6:6–11 (ESV): On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. 9 And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” 10 And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. 11 But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.

People say, ‘Claim this gift; claim healing.’ You cannot claim healing. The Apostle himself claimed healing three times and did not get it. Never claim; never even use the word. We are to submit ourselves—it is the Spirit who gives.

David Martyn Lloyd-Jones

good morning everyone to sovereign heights church. Read Scripture Luke 6:6-11

Luke 6:6–11 (ESV)

On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Church we have just read the holy written and authoritative word of God. May we receive it with joy and peace and allow the holy spirit to continue to reveal unto us more and more of himself expounding the amazing message of christ to our hearts.

-Open up with prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to flood our church, our minds, our hearts…and to open us up to scripture.

Todays message is going to be so good, Not because i am preaching it but because christ is bringing it. I pray that you have come prepared and if not i believe the holy spirit will begin to do an amazing work in preparing your heart.

We are continuing in the book of Luke - How many of us enjoyed last months series on the 5 solas?

- Great way to start New Year!!

Talk about my junior year wrestling ring worm story.

i felt unclean

i felt useless

unwanted

i felt no good, separated from everyone else.

Have you ever been there, hiding something from others?

lets get deeper, spiritual. Have you ever kept something from God? hidden away so others didn't know about?

-Lets read scripture.

Luke 6:6–7 (ESV)

On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.

English Standard Version Chapter 6

On another Sabbath,

Luke states this was done on another sabbath, so essentially a week later, while Matthew and Mark almost makes it seem like it happened right after the previous passages event (vv. 1-5).

amazing note here, Jesus, once again on the sabbath, is going to the synagogue.

Up to this point he has been to the synagogue every sabbath aside from when he went with his parents to Egypt, so this is significant.

If the messiah, our Lord, Jesus Christ, the incarnate word of God, made it to church every sabbath that he was able, how important is it for us to make it to church? Expound on this. (Jn 1:1 ; Jn 1:14

John 1:1 ESV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14 ESV

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

I am not going go to touch on this too long, rather I would say go and pray on it, seek God.

The “us four no more” way is nice, keep it close, but we should be feeling these seats with eager people waiting to hear what God has for them.

Luke 6:6–7 (ESV)

On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.

WITHERED

Xeraino: greek word for withered but means dry or dried up.

Root word of Xeraino, Xeros.

Xeros: greek word for withered, means paralyzed.

Luke also makes sure to mention it was his right hand, the only gospel to do so.

English Standard Version Chapter 6

right hand

This is very significant to the passage. Yes, Luke could simply be saying that it was his right hand because he was a physician, however, I believe the holy spirit had a bigger idea for this entry.

In that time the right hand was known for power, dominance, it was the bread winner the money maker. We hear it all the time in terms of Hierarchy, “my right hand man...”

Psalm 110:1 ESV

The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”

Exodus 15:6 ESV

Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power, your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.

Isaiah 41:10 ESV

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

The Hebrew word for right -Ya-min- means power, regarded highly, significant.

The right hand back in those times was also considered the clean hand, you used in society to greet people with. while the left had was considered the unclean hand. It was the hand that was used for other things related to going to the bathroom hence unclean.

Left -Semol- in Hebrew is powerless, unprofitable, unfortunate.

So by adding this i believe we can see that this man was battling not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. And Jesus knew this.

Luke 6:6–7 (ESV)

On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.

English Standard Version Chapter 6

watched

The root word Tereo: was to keep, keep watch or observe while...

paratereo meant to keep watch closely.

The pharisees and scribes were keeping a close watch on Jesus which probably meant they secretly planted the man with the withered hand there to try and catch Jesus. Set a trap.

Talk on this a bit.

Jim Bob analogy/story.

Luke 6:8–10 (ESV)

But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored.

“But he knew their thoughts...”, How did Luke know this? IDK, but he possibly doing to show the deity of our lord through this scripture.

The Pharisees, leaders in the jewish culture, in the jewish religion, had their hearts hardened, they were already angry with “this man” Jesus that they rather this man not be healed then to see a miracle happen.

There is no middle course. The man before him was leading an impaired life. To do nothing on the sabbath was to destroy life. Jesus came to save.

John 3:17 (ESV)

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

“Jesus will recognize no alternative to the doing of good except the doing of evil. The refusal to save life is tantamount to the taking of it”

These religious minded individuals, these legalistic people were so hardened and cold that they couldn't even begin to see beauty in jesus’ authority that was has taken place here.

There is nothing holier, or better, or safer, than to content ourselves with the authority of Christ alone.

John Calvin

  Authority of Jesus Christ

The right of Jesus Christ to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, Healing, pronouncing judgment and promising eternal life to those who believe in him.

Jesus Christ’s authority underlines his divine status

Jn 8:28

John 8:28 (ESV) — 28 So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.

See also Jn 8:58; Jn 14:6; 1 Co 1:24; Col 2:10

John 8:58 (ESV) — 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

John 14:6 (ESV) — 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

1 Corinthians 1:24 (ESV) — 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Colossians 2:10 (ESV) — 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.

Lets Look at The origin of Jesus Christ’s authority

It is given by God the Father

Jn 3:35

John 3:35 (ESV) — 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.

See also Mt 28:18; Lk 10:22; Jn 5:26–27; Jn 7:16; Jn 10:18; Jn 12:49–50; Jn 17:2

Matthew 28:18 (ESV) — 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

John 7:16 (ESV) — 16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.

It is limited by the Father

Mk 10:40

Mark 10:40 (ESV) — 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”

See also Mt 24:36; Php 2:6–8

Matthew 24:36 (ESV) — 36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.

Philippians 2:6–8 (ESV) — 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

It is questioned by others

Mt 12:24–28

Matthew 12:24–28 (ESV) — 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.” 25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. 26 And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? 27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Mt 21:23–27; Jn 2:18

John 2:18 (ESV) — 18 So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?”

We can see the authority of Jesus Christ in his works

He has authority over nature

Mt 8:23–27; Mt 14:22–33; Mt 21:18–22

Matthew 8:23–27 (ESV) — 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25 And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” 26 And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. 27 And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?”

He has authority over sin

Mt 9:1–8; Lk 7:37–38; Lk 7:44–50

Matthew 9:1–8 (ESV) — 1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Luke 7:37–38 (ESV) — 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

He has authority over sickness

Mt 8:14–15; Mt 20:29–34; Ac 3:16; Ac 4:30

Matthew 8:14–15 (ESV) — 14 And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.

Acts 3:16 (ESV) — 16 And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all.

Acts 4:30 (ESV) — 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

He has authority over evil

Mk 1:23–27; Lk 10:17

Mark 1:23–27 (ESV) — 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

Luke 10:17 (ESV) — 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”

He has authority over death

Mt 9:18–25; Mt 28:1–7; Lk 7:11–16; Jn 11:38–44

Matthew 9:18–25 (ESV) — 18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.

The authority of Jesus Christ is seen in his teaching

Jesus Christ claims authority for his own words

Lk 4:18

Luke 4:18 (ESV) — 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,

Matthew 12:41–42 (ESV) — 41 The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. 42 The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.

Mark 13:31 (ESV) — 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

John 6:63 (ESV) — 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

John 13:13 (ESV) — 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.

His authority is recognised by others

Mt 7:28–29

Matthew 7:28–29 (ESV) — 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Mt 22:33; Mt 22:46; Mk 1:22; Mk 1:27

Mark 1:27 (ESV) — 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

His authority is questioned and opposed by others

Mt 26:65–68; Lk 4:28–30

Matthew 26:65–68 (ESV) — 65 Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your judgment?” They answered, “He deserves death.” 67 Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, 68 saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?”

Jesus Christ delegates his authority to others

His followers preach in his name

Mt 10:7; Mt 28:18–20

Matthew 10:7 (ESV) — 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) — 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

His followers continue his works

Mt 10:1; Mt 10:8; Mk 3:15; Mk 6:13; Mk 16:17–18; Lk 10:1–12; Jn 14:12; Ac 3:6; Ac 3:16

Matthew 10:1 (ESV) — 1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.

Mark 3:15 (ESV) — 15 and have authority to cast out demons.

Mark 6:13 (ESV) — 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

John 14:12 (ESV) — 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.

Acts 3:16 (ESV) — 16 And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all.

His followers pronounce his forgiveness and judgment

Mt 18:18; Mk 6:11; Lk 22:28–30; Jn 20:22–23; 1 Co 6:2–3

Matthew 18:18 (ESV) — 18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

1 Corinthians 6:2–3 (ESV) — 2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!

These are the results of Jesus Christ’s authority

He receives honour and glory

John 5:22–23 (ESV) — 22 For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

John 17:5 (ESV) — 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.

He arouses amazement

Mt 9:33; Mt 12:23

Matthew 9:33 (ESV) — 33 And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.”

Matthew 12:23 (ESV) — 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?”

He is opposed

Mt 12:14

Matthew 12:14 (ESV) — 14 But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him.

He is feared

Lk 8:37

Luke 8:37 (ESV) — 37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned.

His disciples are opposed

Ac 16:16–24

The authority of the exalted Christ

He is Lord

Eph 1:20; Php 2:9–11; Col 3:1; 1 Pe 3:22; Re 3:21

Ephesians 1:20 (ESV) — 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

Revelation 3:21 (ESV) — 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

He is Lord of creation

Col 1:16–17

Colossians 1:16–17 (ESV) — 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

He is Lord of the church

Eph 1:22; Eph 5:23; Col 1:18

Ephesians 1:22 (ESV) — 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,

Ephesians 5:23 (ESV) — 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.

Colossians 1:18 (ESV) — 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.

He is judge

Ac 10:42; Ac 17:31

Acts 10:42 (ESV) — 42 And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.

Acts 17:31 (ESV) — 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

He is Saviour

Jn 3:15; Jn 14:3; Col 1:19–20; Tt 2:13; Heb 7:24–25; Heb 9:28

John 3:15 (ESV) — 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

Titus 2:13 (ESV) — 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 9:28 (ESV) — 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

He is interceder

Ro 8:34; Heb 7:25; Heb 9:24; 1 Jn 2:1

Romans 8:34 (ESV) — 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

Hebrews 7:25 (ESV) — 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

1 John 2:1 (ESV) — 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

R.C. Sproul put it perfectly.

The authority of Christ and that of Scripture are one.

R. C. Sproul

This is Christs authority on display once again.

We saw it in verses 1-5 and now once again we see it here.

Nothing is done without Christ.

Remember, God is not mysterious to us - He is actually quite direct in most all ways in the New Testament

Christ speaks directly to each person

V.10 – he saw them all, but spoke to the individual

For a miracle to happen, the Lord needs to speak to our heart - to each of us. He is a very personal God. He will touch and reach us if we will humble ourselves before Him.

Christ gives basic Instructions

The word seek is used 260 times.

Hear 589 times.

Stand 329 times.

Pray Over 550 times

The word go is used 1610 times in the Bible.

It is not complicated, and the instructions for the man with the withered hand were simple as well - first the Lord said:

1. Rise Up

Rising up gives the idea of the giving ones attention to something - to be ready to receive and act upon the instruction given.

The first big and likely most common obstacle people face today in our generation about coming to Christ is being able to hear and listen to what God has for them - so the Lord says: RISE UP - and then:

2. Stand forth

Present and be counted - present yourself to God, allow Him to have control - put your faith in Him. This man didn’t know what the Lord wanted, but when the Lord called - He responded to that call.

If God is calling you to salvation, Then I’m listening and attentive.

3. Turn it over to me

Trust me with it, I won’t waste or misuse what is given to me.

Give it to God and let Him restore all

When the man gave the Lord the worst part of himself and God changed everything for him.

The teaching and application is clear.

One person gave God the worst thing about them- while the group of Pharisees refused to admit or show they had any error.

Notice He said stretch forth thy hand -

Jesus never told him which hand to stretch forth.

If someone before this told him to stretch forth his hand he would offer his good hand.

But he knew to offer to Christ, his bad hand.

It is because, God wants to take the that which is defile, that which is rejected, that which is sinful, that which is hurtful and make it to something that is wonderful.

1. God wants your painful things

2. God wants the things you don’t want to let go of

Your protected things

Your private things

Things that you are embarrassed of

The past

3. God wants the things that have withered away

Your Joy may be withered

Your purpose is withered

Your heart may be withered

As the Psalmist said in:

Psalm 102:11 ESV

My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass.

My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.

But -

Psalm 102:12–13 ESV

But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations. You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come.

4. The prideful things

God only gives grace to the humble.

5. God wants the things that you have hidden from the world that are not hidden to Him

6. God wants to do something for us that cannot be done otherwise because he is the only one who can.

You’ve been doing things with your “good” hand too long and hiding the other.

One person went away restored and whole while the group of Pharisees departed more wretched than ever.