Rules, Rules, Rules.

RULES, RULES, RULES.

Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees reveal that the point is not the rules, but the Ruler: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, who has authority over God’s rules and brings joy, rest, and healing. The passage challenges us to accept Jesus’ loving rule rather than trying to earn God’s approval through rule-keeping, while recognising that not everyone will accept his authority.