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Jurnal Koinonia: Fakultas Filsafat Universitas Advent IndonesiaJurnal Koinonia: Fakultas Filsafat Universitas Advent Indonesia

The Sabbath, a cornerstone of biblical theology, embodies Gods creation, sanctification, and covenant with humanity. Over time, its observance became heavily burdened with legalistic stipulations, especially during the intertestamental period. These additions distorted its purpose, culminating in tensions between Jesus and Jewish leaders, particularly the Pharisees. Mark 3:1–6 portrays a critical confrontation where Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, challenging rigid interpretations while emphasizing the days restorative essence. Scholarly discourse reflects diverse views on this episode. Some propose that Jesus redefined the Sabbath by prioritizing humanitarian acts, while others interpret it as a confrontation against Pharisaic legalism. Prior studies lack an in-depth exploration of Mark 3:1–6 within its historical and grammatical context. This study bridges these gaps by examining Mark 3:1–6 through a historical-grammatical lens, exploring its theological implications. It hypothesizes that Jesus Sabbath healing reaffirms the days divine intent as one of restoration and salvation, countering the prevailing legalism and redefining its role in the covenantal relationship.

The healing of the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath underscores Jesus intention to emphasize the true essence of the Sabbath as a day of salvation and restoration.This act challenged the rigid legalistic interpretations prevalent among the Pharisees, reaffirming the Sabbaths original purpose as a blessing for humanity.Ultimately, Jesus did not abolish the Sabbath but rather restored its intended meaning, highlighting its role in offering both physical and spiritual renewal.

Penelitian lebih lanjut dapat dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana pemahaman tentang Sabbath dalam konteks budaya dan sosial pada masa Perjanjian Baru memengaruhi interaksi antara Yesus dan para pemimpin agama Yahudi. Selain itu, studi komparatif mengenai konsep Sabbath dalam tradisi Yahudi dan Kristen dapat memberikan wawasan yang lebih mendalam tentang evolusi teologisnya. Terakhir, penelitian dapat berfokus pada implikasi etis dari tindakan penyembuhan Yesus pada hari Sabbath, khususnya bagaimana tindakan tersebut menantang norma-norma sosial dan keagamaan yang berlaku, serta relevansinya bagi praktik keagamaan kontemporer. Penelitian-penelitian ini akan memperkaya pemahaman kita tentang signifikansi teologis dan historis dari peristiwa penyembuhan pada hari Sabbath yang dicatat dalam Injil Markus, serta memberikan perspektif baru tentang bagaimana prinsip-prinsip tersebut dapat diterapkan dalam konteks kehidupan modern.

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