Read Luke 5.27--6.11. In 5.27-6.11: Conflicts about authority. In verses 27-32: Tax collectors and sinners were Jews who were not regarded as righteous because they did not observe the law but often collaborated with the Roman order. They were considered ineligible to be disciples at the fellowship table with a teacher, drawing near the law. Mk 2.13-17 and Mt 9.9-13 also emphasize Jesus' dramatic interpretation of who is invited to return to God (repentance). In verses 33-39: Jesus claims the freedom of the messiah, or ruler of the end time. The wedding feast was a symbol of heaven. In verse 35: This verse has encouraged Christians to fast to prepare for the return of Christ when feasting will again replace fasting. In 6.1-5: The royal privileges that David exercised (1 Sam 21.1-6) are claimed by the messiah, Jesus. The bread of the Presence was holy or set apart for God. Jesus again uses the title Son of Man to declare his role and authority concerning God's law (5.24; Dan 7.13). In verses 6-11: The conflict about sabbath law escalates as the other teachers seek an accusation. Jesus' question, is it lawful ... on the sabbath, is a classic question posed by Jewish teachers of the law: What kind of emergencies take precedence over sabbath practice? Comments or Questions..
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