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A question about the Sabbath

Jesus's disciples pick wheat on the Sabbath.
Story also available on our translated website: Spanish
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One Sabbath Jesus and his disciples were walking through some wheat fields. – Slide 1
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His disciples were picking grains of wheat as they went along. – Slide 2
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Some Pharisees asked Jesus … – Slide 3
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‘Why are your disciples picking grain on the Sabbath? They are not supposed to do that!’ – Slide 4
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Jesus answered, ‘Haven't you read what David did when he and his followers were hungry and in need?’ – Slide 5
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‘It was during the time of Abiathar the high priest.’ – Slide 6
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‘David went into the house of God …’ – Slide 7
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‘… and ate the sacred loaves of bread that only priests are allowed to eat. He also gave some to his followers.’ – Slide 8
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Jesus finished by saying … – Slide 9
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‘People were not made for the good of the Sabbath.’ – Slide 10
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‘The Sabbath was made for the good of people.’ – Slide 11
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