Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1016B recorded on August 25, 1985 teaching from Matthew 12:1-13 – How Much Then is a Man Better Than a Sheep?
Pastor Cyril Stevens commentates on the Biblical passage in Matthew 12:1-13, focusing on the healing of the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. Stevens explores the theme of human value and God’s ownership over us, highlighting the importance of compassion and service above rigid religious laws. Pastor Stevens uses the parable of the sheep in a ditch to illustrate Jesus’ authority to heal on the Sabbath, emphasizing that a man’s well-being is far more important than following strict rules. He then moves on to address spiritual illness, asserting that we should not attribute sickness to sin but recognize the power of Christ within us to heal our shriveled hearts and minds. Stevens concludes by urging us to stretch out our shriveled parts, confess our weaknesses, and allow Christ to fill our lives with His peace and joy, reminding us that we are more valuable than we think.