In this episode of Talkin’ Bible, Rohan Bell and Jeff Baxter dive into one of Jesus’ most controversial healings — setting a woman free from 18 years of infirmity on the Sabbath. Was she crippled by an evil spirit? Was it simply a medical condition? The guys wrestle with these questions while keeping the focus on what really matters: Jesus brings freedom.

Along the way, they also tackle the religious leaders’ obsession with rules and how Jesus continually cuts through ritual to reveal the heart of God’s kingdom.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ 🙋‍♀️ Why Jesus elevates and restores the dignity of a “daughter of Abraham”

✅ 🩺 How to think about sickness, spirits, and healing without over-simplifying

✅ ✋ Why Jesus healed differently each time — no formulas, just authority

✅ 📖 How the Sabbath was meant for life, not legalism

✅ 🔑 Practical takeaways for prayer, healing, and living Spirit-first today

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Sabbath context in Luke 13

01:15 – Jesus the rabbi? How he gained authority to teach

03:30 – “Crippled by a spirit” — wrestling with spiritual vs. physical causes

06:40 – Jesus’ focus: freedom over definitions

08:00 – Compassion, dignity, and calling her a daughter of Abraham

09:40 – Should we declare healing today? Learning from Jesus’ authority

11:30 – Keeping deliverance simple — glorify Jesus, not the devil

12:30 – Why healing on the Sabbath exposed the Pharisees’ hypocrisy

14:10 – Living by the spirit of the law, not just the letter

🙋‍♂️ Reflection & Application

Jesus shows us that people matter more than rules. The Sabbath — and all spiritual practices — are meant to bring life, not limitation. Where do you need to experience Jesus’ freeing touch today?

💬 Share in the comments: How has God set you free from things that once held you down?

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