Lakewood Village Community Church

We notice in the story that Jesus had adversaries, those who were opposed to his healing of people on the Sabbath. They were probably actually just opposed to Jesus himself and opposed to healing in general. Jesus' rejection of legalistic rules, which were more important to the religious leader than the health and well -being of the afflicted woman. We see his willingness to rebuke legalism in the congregation. We see his adversaries being put to shame, and we see the people rejoicing in true religion, which is Jesus' grace, his focus and compassion, his power to heal this woman.