Korean NLTNK (God’s Promises: New Testament in North Korean)
그곳에서 그분은 불구가 된 한 손을 가진 사람을 보셨다. 바리새파 사람들이 예수님에게 물었다, 《그 법은 은정의 휴식일에 사람을 치료하는 일을 하는 것을 허락합니까?》(그들은 그분이 그렇다고 말하기를 바랬다, 그것으로 하여 그들은 그분에 대해 고발할 수 있었다.)
이 구절의 의미
In this verse, Jesus encounters a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath day. The Pharisees challenge Jesus by asking if healing is allowed on the Sabbath, hoping to find grounds to accuse Him.
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Imagine you're playing catch and your friend can't throw because their arm doesn't work right. Some people ask if it's okay to help fix your friend’s arm on a special rest day, trying to trick Jesus into breaking rules.
역사적 배경
The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 80-90 AD. It is addressed primarily to Jewish Christians and highlights how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
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Today, we might see this situation in a workplace where coworkers pressure you into doing something against your values or rules, hoping to catch you off guard. How do you stay true to what is right?
The Pharisees wanted to find a reason to discredit or condemn Jesus, as His teachings challenged their authority and interpretation of religious laws.
What does this verse teach about the Sabbath?
This verse shows that Jesus viewed the Sabbath not just as a day for rest but also a time for compassion and healing, emphasizing spiritual over legalistic observance.
How is the man with the withered hand used in this story?
The man serves as a catalyst for Jesus to demonstrate God’s power and love, illustrating that doing good on any day, including the Sabbath, aligns with God's will.
What can we learn about hypocrisy from this verse?
It highlights how people may use religious rules to hide their true intentions of hurting others rather than helping them, showing the importance of genuine faith over outward observance.