There is often a sort of theatre to Jesus’ actions. In this little story, headed ‘Healing on the Sabbath’, he heals a woman bent over with arthritis. On the Sabbath the whole community will be present from the most important, the meeting place president, to the common people, even women! The ordinary people are delighted with the healing but the religious leaders are cross and the woman, who has been healed, is giving glory to God.

He then begins to preach about who will be saved. As is so often the case, the healing and preaching go together. Why should this be?

This evening will be a chance to learn how to heal, with Jesus. If you have anything (big or small) that needs healing or want to learn how to heal (or both!) please come.