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Sections for Luke 13
Lu 13:1-9 The Lesson, "REPENT OR Perish," Suggested by Two Recent
Lu 13:10-17 Woman of Eighteen Year's Infirmity Healed on the Sabbath.
Lu 13:18-30 Miscellaneous Teachings.
Lu 13:31-35 Message to Herod.
Lu 13:10-17 Woman of Eighteen Year's Infirmity Healed on the Sabbath.

11. The spirit of infirmity - This term is also used in Luke 13:17, where it says "whom Satan has bound." It's likely that her prolonged illness was a result of some form of demonic influence, although not necessarily a full possession.

12-13. Jesus said to the woman, "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity," and laid his hands on her. Both actions were done at the same time.

14. The Pharisees responded with indignation - not so much because of the Sabbath violation as because they saw Jesus glorifying himself. This is similar to their reaction in Matthew 21:15.

They said to the crowd, "This man is working on the Sabbath." They dared not confront Jesus directly but instead tried to reach him through the people who were more susceptible to their influence.

15. The Lord - See Luke 10:1 for a discussion of this title.

Hypocrite! - Jesus exposed the Pharisees' true nature, stripping away their pretenses and revealing their inner motivations.

16. Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm? - In vindicating the woman's healing, Jesus highlighted her dignity as an heir of God's promise, taking into account the severity and duration of her suffering.