A crowded Pharisee’s house. Watchful eyes. A suffering man. That’s where Luke 14 begins—and where our assumptions about religion, status, and comfort start to unravel. We follow Jesus as he heals on the Sabbath, not to provoke but to restore the true meaning of rest: trusting God while letting mercy move toward real need. From there, the room’s quiet power games come into focus as people angle for honor. Jesus flips the script with a simple practice—choose the low seat—and then points the hos...