Reading for July 11 is Luke 14...
My thoughts on this reading...
You kind of wonder if this healing was a setup by the Pharisees. Dropsy if you aren't familiar with the biblical term was usually what we know of as an edema, which causes the retention of fluids in the body and swelling, and in some cases, situations like weepy legs. If that is the case, the release of any bodily fluid would make the person unclean. Even if it wasn't a setup, there is no doubt that Jesus would want to have compassion on someone who was suffering, regardless of if it was the Sabbath or not. I think his calling out of the religious leaders by pointing out their own self preservation of a child or an animal, reveals that deep down inside they probably knew that what Jesus said was correct, but they would never want to admit it, so silence was their only answer.
Jesus then observes the seating habits of those gathered and encourages them to be humble and not presume too much about themselves, and to reinforce it shares another parable point to the reality that some who think they have earned or deserved a place at the wedding feast are going to be surprised by those in attendance, and also points to the truth that the Lord wants to fill the banqueting table. In verse 25 as Jesus begins to discuss what it means to follow Him, it is clear that it is a pretty costly price, and demands a sacrifice that may even impact one's relationships. Thus He urges those who are listening to consider the cost, which of course is something we too must consider. To end the chapter, we are encouraged to be salty!