Yeshua in Context

Yeshua in Context

Thursday, September 24, 2009
In Mark 2:23 - 3:6, what is the meaning of Yeshua comparing his situation to David? Why did Yeshua deliberately seek out the Sabbath as a time to heal?
We began last episode to examine the symbolic meaning of Yeshua’s actions. Readers often overlook the symbolic meanings of Yeshua’s words and deeds. We are separated by many centuries from the culture of Yeshua. David stories don’t resonate the same way for us as they did in his time. And maybe there is something about the Sabbath that is especially Messianic.
Signs and Sabbath