Podcasts about Sabbath

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Parable Ministries Presents: Hebrews Part 6.The rest Jesus provides is far greater because the rest he provides fulfills the rest Israel failed to enter due to disobedience. We enter this perfect rest through faith in Jesus Christ.-Scripture Explored: Hebrews 4:1-13; Psalm 95:6-11-Check out our other podcasts!"Rejoice, O Beloved!"CommentariesMy Dusty Bible-Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParableMinistries.comParablePublishing.comInstagramTikTok-RJ Olmstead is a central Arizonan who has set his heart to follow God's calling into academia. Using an undergrad focus on Behavioral Health and Ministry, and an M.Div. focused on Intercultural Studies and Missiology, RJ strives to engage people on their own grounds for Christ and biblical thinking through his adjunct professorship at Arizona Christian University and partnerships with parachurch ministries, such as Pickled Parables. With his wife, Camryn, the two aim to provide firm, faithful ground for their community through hospitality, biblical literacy, and higher education.-Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi-If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 8 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Preeminence of Christ”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Gen. 1:26, 27; Col. 1:13–19; John 1:1–3; Eph. 1:22; 1 Cor. 12:12–27; 1 Cor. 4:9; Rom. 6:3, 4. Memory Text: “He [Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist” (Colossians 1:15–17, NKJV). (February 14 - February 20)  Sunday – Shelley Quinn - Image of the Invisible GodMonday – Jill Morikone - Firstborn Over All CreationTuesday – Ryan Johnson - Head of the Body (the Church)Wednesday – James Rafferty - The “Beginning” (and Initiator)Thursday – John Dinzey  - To Reconcile All Things Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

In this message from Matthew 12:1-8, we explore one of the most controversial moments in Jesus' ministry: when He declared Himself "Lord of the Sabbath." The Pharisees had turned God's gift of rest into a crushing burden, and when Jesus' disciples plucked grain on the Sabbath, the religious leaders were outraged. But Jesus responds with brilliant theological precision, showing that he is greater than the Sabbath. His claim wasn't just about religious freedom—it was a declaration of His divinity, and it's what turned the Pharisees from opponents into murderers. But this passage isn't just ancient history; it exposes a trap we all fall into: turning good things into idols. Whether it's the Law, money, success, ministry, or even our kids' achievements, anything we cling to with frantic energy, anger, anxiety, and jealousy has likely become an idol. Learn how to spot idols in your life, pray the dangerous prayer to have them removed, and find true rest in Jesus—the One who is greater than the Sabbath, greater than the Temple, and worthy of our ultimate worship.

We might not realize just how amazing and profound the Jewish Feasts were, but today we'll see that not only were they times of great celebration, remembrance and consecration; but even more importantly, they specifically and directly pointed the entire nation of Israel to her Messiah. Join us in another key study of another key chapter of God's Word!  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Leviticus 23 1.    According to the podcast, how was the Jewish calendar set? How might that produce fluidity for when the Jewish feasts would be held? 2.    What was the Sabbath feast that's mentioned in verse 3? What did this feast consist of?  3.    In terms of the Jewish calendar year, what was the first feast that was mentioned in Leviticus 23? When you compare this explanation to Exodus 12, which passage provides more description? 4.     According to the podcast, what could the Passover Feast be compared to in the USA? What did Passover commemorate? How did the Passover point to Jesus? 5.    Verse 6 mentions the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What event did this point to? What did "yeast" come to point to? In verse 8, what did they offer daily for seven days? How might this cause the people to contemplate and renew their commitment to the Lord? 6.    What did the Feast of Unleavened Bread point to with Jesus? How might this renew our consecration to the Lord? 7.    What did the Feast of First Fruits celebrate? In verse 14, what were the people to refrain from doing until this feast was celebrated? In light of 1st Corinthians 15:20, how did this feast point to Jesus' resurrection? 8.    What feast is explained in verse 16? When was this to occur? What did it celebrate? In the New Testament, what event happened on Pentecost? 9.    Verse 24 speaks about the Feast of Trumpets, what is this called in modern days? What event is being celebrated? How was this event inaugurated every year? According to 1 Corinthians 15:52, what will the Lord do when He blasts the trumpet? 10.    Verses 26-32 speaks of the Day of Atonement. What were the people to do on this day while the High Priest performed the sacrifices? Why were the people to refrain from working? In verse 29, what would happen to the person who did not humble their souls? Why? 11.    Verses 33 to 36 speak about the Feast of Tabernacles (also called Sukkot or the Feast of Booths). What would the people do on this feast? What does this show us about the Lord's desire for His people to enjoy these feasts? How did this point to Jesus, who tabernacled among His people?   Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Should Britain move to a shorter working week? Would a three-day or four-day week make us healthier, more productive, and less miserable… or is it just the final stage of national decline dressed up as “wellbeing”?In this episode of Mark and Pete, we dive into the growing push for a reduced working week, inspired by countries like the Netherlands, where people seem to work fewer hours, take more time off, and still manage to run a nation that functions better than ours. Meanwhile, Britain clings to its proud tradition of overworking, underproducing, and pretending that exhaustion is a personality trait.We explore the real evidence behind four-day week trials, productivity studies, and why cutting hours can sometimes increase output. Spoiler: when people have less time, they waste less time. Fewer pointless meetings. Less email theatre. Less corporate box-ticking. More actual work.But we also ask the harder questions. Is the shorter working week only realistic for office workers with laptops and “hybrid schedules”? What about nurses, builders, shop staff, delivery drivers, and everyone else who can't simply log off and call it self-care? Is this reform… or just another perk for the middle class?We also tackle the cultural side of it: if people had more free time, would they invest it into family life, church, community, and rest? Or would we simply spend the extra days doomscrolling, ordering takeaway, and watching Netflix until we forget what day it is?With Mark's trademark poetry and Pete's Christian perspective, this episode asks whether the West needs fewer working hours… or whether it needs a deeper recovery: a return to purpose, discipline, and Sabbath-shaped living.Keywords: shorter working week, four-day week UK, Dutch work culture, productivity, burnout, work-life balance, modern Britain, cultural decline, Christian commentary, Sabbath rest.

At the halfway point of the year, it's easy to feel like we're just trying to make it to the finish line. But this message is an invitation to do more than survive—to recenter. In Colossians 1:15–23, we're reminded of who Jesus really is: the One who created all things, the One who holds all things together, and the One who leads His church. If Jesus is truly the center, everything else—our stress, our opinions, our fears, our responsibilities—finds a better place. Pastor Tim speaks honestly about the emotional weight of our cultural moment, and how easy it is for Christians to get pulled into anxiety, outrage, and division. But the church is called to something different: unity in Christ, a deeper story, and a kingdom mission that doesn't rise and fall with the news cycle. This message also prepares us for Lent and the practices that form us: Sabbath, fasting, and prayer. Not as a way to earn God's love—but as a way to become more aware of it, and more grounded in it. If you feel off-center right now, this message is for you. May Jesus become central again—steady, present, and supreme.

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There are churches that hold Super Bowl parties or cancel Sunday evening services so people can watch the Super Bowl. If the Sabbath is a day of rest, why shouldn't we do what we want to relax on that day?Thumbnail image by Alan Owns under BY-NC-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00 Sabbath Made for Man09:56 Superbowl Idolatry13:22 Sabbath Sports28:57 Joy in God40:05 Childrens' Sunday Sports42:54 Fighting for the Sabbath57:28 Community Testimony01:01:33 Are Sports Special?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

This sermon explores how Jesus, as the Bridegroom and Lord of the Sabbath, redefines traditional religious practices by inviting His followers into joy and freedom rather than legalistic observance. Using the Gospel narrative from Mark 2:18–28, the Pastor Roydon Frost contrasts the Pharisees' rigid fasting and Sabbath rules with Jesus' teaching that His presence brings celebration, rest, and true spiritual renewal. Frost emphasises that Jesus fulfils God's law with love and mercy, showing that Sabbath rest and fasting both have their place within a life shaped by relationship with Christ. Ultimately, the talk challenges all of us to reflect on how their behaviour reveals their understanding of God's nature and to live with joyful obedience as they journey toward the eternal feast.

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There are churches that hold Super Bowl parties or cancel Sunday evening services so people can watch the Super Bowl. If the Sabbath is a day of rest, why shouldn't we do what we want to relax on that day?Thumbnail image by Alan Owns under BY-NC-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00 Sabbath Made for Man09:56 Superbowl Idolatry13:22 Sabbath Sports28:57 Joy in God40:05 Childrens' Sunday Sports42:54 Fighting for the Sabbath57:28 Community Testimony01:01:33 Are Sports Special?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 25;Psalm 25-26; Acts 22. Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! In today's episode for February 15th, Heather invites listeners into day 46 of our journey through the scriptures. We'll explore key readings from Leviticus 25, Psalms 25 and 26, and Acts 22, reflecting on themes like Sabbath rest, the Year of Jubilee, and the transformative power of God's love. Heather shares insightful commentary—particularly on Paul's testimony in Acts, unpacking how a single word can become a stumbling block to God's work in our lives. She encourages us to listen closely when the Holy Spirit challenges our assumptions and idols, and leads us in a series of heartfelt prayers for God's guidance, peace, and restoration. Join us to encounter scripture, find encouragement for your spiritual walk, and be reminded that, above all, you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: What is the one word that stands between you and transformation? As Heather points out in today's reflection, Paul's testimony in Acts 22 captivated the crowd—until he uttered a single word: Gentile. For them, this word encapsulated their identity, their justification, their hope before God. It became an idol—a thing they staked their lives on, something so central that its mention caused outrage and shut down any openness to God's new work. But Heather reminds us that this is not just their story—it's ours too. Each of us has a word, a source of hope or identity we are tempted to lean on, justify ourselves with, or make ultimate. That word might be family, career, riches, reputation, or something else. When challenged, it creates a crisis in our hearts. Like Paul's crowd, we can revolt, shout, and shut down, all because someone has put their finger on the thing we can't bear to surrender. Yet, the gospel isn't stopped by irritated idols—it seeks out and transforms them. The Holy Spirit will often put his finger on those deep places we make ultimate, those sacred words we won't let go of. Sometimes, they are even good things, but when they take the place of Christ, we must let the Spirit speak, even if it causes discomfort or a visceral response. Pay attention when the Spirit challenges these places in your life. What is your word? What causes a halt in your journey with God? Let Christ be supreme in all things. When the idols in your heart come out swinging, don't ignore them. Instead, allow the Holy Spirit to bring transformation, to make Jesus the center of your hope and identity. This is my prayer for myself, for my family, and for you: May the Spirit give us ears to hear when God speaks, even if the word stings. Let us lay down every idol and let Christ reign, so the gospel may bring its true freedom, joy, and love into our lives. Amen. (Matches the example's tone, structure, and format, drawing directly from Heather's devotional in 21:32.) TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

This transcript features a rabbi responding to diverse questions concerning Jewish law, communal standards, and spiritual life. He begins by debating whether winning a Torah scroll in a raffle fulfills the religious obligation to write one personally. The discussion then shifts to the permissibility of digital photo frames on the Sabbath and the complex history of the Manhattan eruv. Addressing broader theological concerns, the speaker explores divine providence as it relates to non-Jews and explains the spiritual advantages of praying in a formal synagogue rather than a home setting. He concludes with practical advice on maintaining religious focus amidst modern temptations and the protocol for handling interruptions during prayer.How do Rabbinic authorities apply ancient laws to modern technologies like digital screens?In what ways does communal environment influence the spiritual quality of religious practice?How does Jewish law navigate historical disputes regarding the definition of public spaces?Today • 2:02 AMwrite a podcast blurb for this audio with all the questions askedWelcome back to another weekly session of answering your questions, organized and arranged by Jonathan. In this episode, we explore a wide variety of halachic inquiries and philosophical reflections, ranging from modern technological challenges on Shabbat to the deep spiritual mechanics of repentance.This episode answers the following questions:• Does winning a Sefer Torah in a raffle fulfill the mitzvah? We provide a follow-up on whether winning a raffle qualifies as the mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah, debating if it is more similar to inheriting one (which does not fulfill the mitzvah) or commissioning/buying one (which most hold does fulfill it).• Are digital photo frames and screens permitted on Shabbat? We discuss the use of screens in homes and shuls that display rotating photos, headlines, or sports scores, examining concerns like reading secular news on Shabbat and the halachic concept of Shevisas Kelim (resting of utensils).• What is the halachic status of the Manhattan Eruv? We dive into the complex history of the Manhattan Eruv, focusing on the debate over whether an area requires 600,000 residents to be considered a Reshus HaRabim (public domain) and Rav Moshe Feinstein's influential rulings on the matter.• How does God's influence (Hashgacha) affect non-Jews? Drawing on various opinions, we explore whether non-Jews are guided by general or individual providence and how they are judged based on their personal mission in society.• Is it preferable to daven in a shul if there is a house minyan on your block? We explain why davening in a shul is superior to a house minyan, citing reasons such as B'rov Am Hadras Melech (glory in a large crowd), the inherent sanctity of the building, and the presence of an Aron Kodesh.• How strictly should we follow the rule of Paska (not splitting verses)? We look at why we sometimes split verses in songs or Torah readings despite the general prohibition, noting that it is often permitted when there is no other viable option.• Does seeing the top of the Golden Dome require Keriah? We discuss whether seeing the dome on the Temple Mount from a distance—without seeing the base—obligates a person to tear their clothes in mourning for the Temple.• How do sins transform into merits through teshuva? We examine the profound concept that proper repentance can turn past transgressions into merits, including the idea that the drive to overcome sin can lead a person to a higher spiritual level than they would have otherwise reached.• Where should one light candles when staying in one hotel but eating in another? We address the logistics of lighting Shabbat and Chanukah candles for those away from home, determining whether the place of eating or the place of sleeping takes precedence.• What is the best way for teenagers to handle modern temptations? We share advice on avoiding temptation through filters and environment rather than just "fighting" it, while emphasizing the importance of not obsessing over past failures.• How should you signal someone to stop talking during sensitive parts of prayer? We offer practical tips for communicating the need for silence during Chazaras HaShatz or Kaddish without violating the prohibition against speaking.To understand the concept of avoiding obsession with sin, consider it like putting down a heavy load after crossing a puddle; if you keep rehashing your mistakes, you are still carrying the weight of the sin long after the moment has passed.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ten-minute-halacha/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's installment in our Quiet Practices for Loud Times series asks us to rethink our relationship with rest, not just as something we do to recover from working, but as essential preparation for living in our noisy, chaotic world.

When Jesus Asked You: “Whom do you say that I am?”, Did You Answer Jesus: “You are my God and the Lord of my Life!”?  MESSAGE SUMMARY: The stories of the New Testament tell us that Jesus was no ordinary man. The Apostle John, in John 1:1-5, points out that Jesus, the Word, was the Creator of the Universe: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.". John tells us that Jesus had authority over nature, over creation, and over life itself, and he tells us that Jesus was the life-giver that came to earth for us. In John 20:26-29, Jesus asked the Apostle Thomas a fundamental question that Jesus asks you today– “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me?'”: “Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.' Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'”. When Jesus has asked you: “Whom do you say that I am?”, and how did you answer? Did you tell Jesus: “You are my God and the Lord of my Life!”? Have you, in your life, become a Jesus Follower? If not, why not?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 1:1-18; Isaiah 7:2-14; Matthew 1:21-24; Psalms 67:1-7. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Essentials Part 4 – One God, Not Three” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

We've spent this series talking about phones, anxiety, and the way our devices have quietly reshaped our lives. But what if the deeper issue isn't just what we've added… it's what we've lost?This week, we close by exploring something rarely talked about in church: a theology of play. From the Garden of Eden to Sabbath feasts to Jesus' first miracle at a wedding, Scripture paints a picture of a God who delights in beauty, celebration, rest, laughter, and joy.Get ready to rethink what God is like—and what it might mean to recover joy on purpose.

We've spent this series talking about phones, anxiety, and the way our devices have quietly reshaped our lives. But what if the deeper issue isn't just what we've added… it's what we've lost?This week, we close by exploring something rarely talked about in church: a theology of play. From the Garden of Eden to Sabbath feasts to Jesus' first miracle at a wedding, Scripture paints a picture of a God who delights in beauty, celebration, rest, laughter, and joy.Get ready to rethink what God is like—and what it might mean to recover joy on purpose.

Greater Than the G.O.A.T.Hebrews 3:1–6Who's the Greatest of All Time?In football, fans argue over quarterbacks. In basketball, it's Jordan or LeBron. In soccer, Messi or Ronaldo. Every generation debates its heroes. Today we're asking that same question—but for the Bible.If you had asked a first-century Jewish believer, the answer would have been simple: Moses. He wasn't just a leader. He was the prophet, the lawgiver, the deliverer, the mediator. If you had Moses, you had everything.But Hebrews chapter 3 makes a bold claim: Jesus is greater.The Pressure to Go BackThe book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians under intense pressure. They were facing persecution and social rejection. Following Jesus wasn't easy. Going back to Judaism—to Moses—looked safer.Can you relate? Sometimes faith costs something. Maybe it's awkward conversations at work. Maybe it's tension in your family. In those moments, the “old life” can look comfortable.That's why the author writes:Hebrews 3:1–6 (NLT)“And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God… think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God's messenger and High Priest… Moses was certainly faithful in God's house as a servant… But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God's entire house. And we are God's house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.”Moses was faithful. But Jesus is greater.Why Moses? Because to understand how great Jesus is, you have to understand how great Moses was.1. The Prophet: The Mouthpiece vs. The MessageMoses was the great prophet of Israel—Moshe Rabbenu, “Moses our Teacher.” When God spoke, Moses delivered the mail.At the burning bush, God said:Exodus 3:10 (NLT)“Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt.”Moses went up the mountain and came down with God's words. He was the mediator. The messenger.But Hebrews tells us something bigger.Hebrews 1:1–2 (NLT)“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son.”Moses delivered a message. Jesus is the message.Moses told us what God said. Jesus showed us who God is. The difference isn't subtle—it's seismic.2. The Architect: The Snapshot vs. The Whole PictureMoses didn't just speak for God. He shaped a nation.At Sinai, he brought down the Ten Commandments. In a world ruled by tyrants, this was revolutionary. Authority answered to a higher authority. Justice wasn't based on mood; it was rooted in God's character.Even the Sabbath command was radical:“Six days you shall labor… but the seventh day is a sabbath.”In a world of slavery and subsistence farming, rest was unheard of. God declared that human worth wasn't measured by productivity.But even this was just a snapshot.Fifteen hundred years later, Jesus revealed the whole picture:Matthew 22:37–40 (NLT)“‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.'… ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”Moses gave structure. Jesus gave fulfillment.The law was never the final word—it was the frame around a greater portrait. Jesus didn't abolish the law; He completed it.3. The Servant: The Old House vs. The New HouseHebrews 3:5 says:“Moses was certainly faithful in God's house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later.”An illustration. A preview. A shadow.For centuries, God worked primarily through Israel. Kings like David. Prophets like Elijah and...

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Essentials Part 4 – One God, Not Three MESSAGE SUMMARY: In our exploration of the Trinity, we delve into one of Christianity's most profound mysteries. While the word 'Trinity' doesn't appear in the Bible, it's a concept deeply rooted in Scripture. We learn that God is one in unity, not plurality, yet reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This understanding challenges us to embrace the complexity of God's nature. The Old Testament gives us glimpses of this triune nature, even as it emphasizes monotheism. In the New Testament, we see Jesus baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, solidifying this trinitarian view. As we contemplate this, we're invited to marvel at God's vastness and intimacy simultaneously. How might this understanding of God as three-in-one impact our daily walk of faith and our approach to worship?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 1:22; Matthew 12:31; Ephesians 4:30-32; Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “When Jesus Asked You: “Whom do you say that I am?”, Did You Answer Jesus: “You are my God and the Lord of my Life!”?”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

This week Steve taught out of Hebrews 3 about the importance of sabbath rest in hearing God's voice and maintaining our confidence and hope. 

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse by verse through Luke 6:1–11, where Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees over the Sabbath and reveals Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath. In this Bible teaching, we see two scenes, Jesus' disciples gathering grain and the healing of a man with a withered hand, that highlight the difference between human legalism and God's heart of mercy and compassion. Pastor Gerrit explains the true purpose of the Sabbath as a gift meant for rest and restoration in God, not a burden of man-made rules, and warns how a performance-based mindset can lead to judgment and a lack of grace toward others. He also emphasizes that Jesus prioritizes meeting human need and that what God commands, He also enables as we respond in faith. This verse-by-verse teaching in the Gospel of Luke points believers back to the grace of Christ, calling us to live in His mercy, rest securely in His finished work, and reflect His compassion to those around us.

“The Lord of the Sabbath” Matthew 12:1-14 February 15, 2026 Pastor Tony Felich  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Matthew 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. [2] But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” [3] He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: [4] how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? [5] Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? [6] I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. [7] And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not  sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. [8] For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” [9] He went on from there and entered their synagogue. [10] And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”- so that they might accuse him. [11] He said to them, “Which one of you who has a sheep, if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out? [12] Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” [13] Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And the man stretched it out, and it was restored, healthy like the other. [14] But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him.   The Sabbath was never about restriction but restoration (In Christ).           • The purpose of the Sabbath is physical/spiritual rest (1-8)           • How legalism wrecks the Sabbath (9-14)           • Our Sabbath is found in Christ (8)

In Deuteronomy 5, Moses is reminding the Israelites to follow the Law and, in particular, the Ten Commandments. When Moses speaks the command to observe the Sabbath, the reason he gives for observing it is different than the reason God gave to Moses in Exodus. There, the command was connected to the Creation. In Deuteronomy, it's connected to liberation. Moses says, "Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day." It's an instruction that extends not just to the people hearing Moses, but to their children, their workers, their animals, and even the immigrants residing among them. The Sabbath is for everyone. And until everyone can experience rest unto the LORD, it's only a privilege for some, rather than a gift for all.

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When the story feels like it's reaching an end, remember: God's story didn't end in distance but in dwelling. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (John 1:14) Jesus chose to step into our world—to be with us, not apart from us. In His presence, endings become beginnings, despair meets grace, and truth brings us home again. Maybe this isn't the end after all. Maybe this is where God begins something new... together. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Nehemiah 13:6-9, 14-15, 25 (NIV) // But while all this was going on, I was not in Jerusalem, for in the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I had returned to the king. Some time later I asked his permission and came back to Jerusalem. Here I learned about the evil thing Eliashib had done in providing Tobiah a room in the courts of the house of God. I was greatly displeased and threw all Tobiah's household goods out of the room. I gave orders to purify the rooms, and then I put back into them the equipment of the house of God, with the grain offerings and the incense. Remember me for this, my God, and do not blot out what I have so faithfully done for the house of my God and its services. In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, together with wine, grapes, figs and all other kinds of loads. And they were bringing all this into Jerusalem on the Sabbath. Therefore I warned them against selling food on that day. I rebuked them and called curses down on them. I beat some of the men and pulled out their hair. I made them take an oath in God's name and said: “You are not to give your daughters in marriage to their sons, nor are you to take their daughters in marriage for your sons or for yourselves.”

Remember the Sabbath

By Brian Scott - On February 14 of each year, Western societies observe a day that has dubious origins - Valentine's Day. Is this something true Christians should take part in?

By Joshua Vazquez - This message discusses the Bible's main theme which is God's desire to dwell with humanity. From Eden to the tabernacle, from the physical temples to the Spiritual Temple of Christ, God continually seeks a relationship with His people. Through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, believers become God's temple

By Mark Welch - We, as Christians, must develop our spiritual reflexes. Every Christian has a vital need to have quick, effective spiritual reflexes and responses. To be true overcomers, we must be growing to the point that we will automatically respond in a spiritual way to any situation, circumstance, temptation

By John Miller Jr - Structure shapes culture. The structures that most profoundly shape us are so deeply embedded are so natural we rarely question them; they are so constant they feel natural. These natural structures are described in the first chapter of Genesis. We look specifically at the first of these structures

By Gary Smith - In 2 Thessalonians 2, the Apostle Paul exhorts the church not to allow anyone to undermine their faith. He wants them to adhere to what they have been taught. Paul then lays out information about the time of Christ's coming so that have the knowledge to counter more fully the false teaching.

By Ken Loucks - The Bible is full of everyday things—bread, water, light, lambs—that God uses to teach us deeper spiritual lessons. They are not just illustrations; they are meant to help us experience the truth, not just understand it in our heads. When we grasp the meaning behind these symbols, Scripture becomes

By Philip Aust - In a continued series on the Book of Daniel, pastor Philip Aust covers the 10th chapter in which Daniel seeks understanding from God - and receives a dramatic answer!

By Elias Vazquez - The story of Prudence Crandall highlights courage and conviction in the face of injustice, urging us to reject favoritism, stand firm in adversity, and obey a higher authority by following God's commands, even when it is difficult.

By Sanford Beattie - Psalm 92 has a title designating it as a song for the Sabbath. And yet, it doesn't directly refer to the Sabbath at all? What makes this a psalm for the Sabbath day?

By David Rains - Examples from the bible on fasting is one of our spiritual tools that we should use.

By Mitchell Moss - This message explores the tension between desire and duty through the parable of the prodigal son. Misdirected desire can lead us away from God, but duty without love can harden our hearts and make us self-righteous. The Christian life requires both faithful obedience and rightly aligned desire—so

By Tim Martens - Putting things off can lead to negative outcomes, especially in relation to obeying God and growing as a Christian.

By Robin S Webber - This message was given on President's Day holiday weekend in America which is dedicated to reflection on our national leaders. The message focuses on the famous four presidential figures on Mt. Rushmore in contrast to The One "whose name is above all names" - Phil. 2:9. While the four are men of

By Kelly M Irvin - It's easy to ignore all the faces we see in life, faces that we don't even interact with. It's easy to reject people as enemies, whether they really do bad things or simply because people convince us they are bad. What's not easy is to see all fellow human beings as God sees us. Offered is a simple

By Richard Schultz - Faith is believing what God says—taking Him at His word and trusting God's promises even without visible evidence.

By William Fred Crow - We live with a real hope of God's promises. Even through trials we have the living hope of salvation.

Here on the weekends, we're traveling through Mark's gospel one verse at a time. As we return to chapters two and three the Pharisees are claiming Jesus was breaking the Sabbath law! But what they failed to realize is the spirit of the law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29?v=20251111

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at what he claims is one of the most fascinating Torah portions in the whole Book, not only because of the variety of topics it covers, but the fact that they are so, let’s face it, HATED by much of society. Not only are they NOT ‘politically-correct,’ but the fact that so many of them ARE so rejected, he argues, helps explain why the “social justice-loving,” humanistic, Progressive Pagan system that has replaced His Word is such an UTTER, undeniable, even Satanic, MESS. The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha, with some poignant commentary: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SSM-2-13-Mishpatim-teaching-only-podcast-xxx.mp3 There is a whole lot that could be said about the Sabbath Day midrash and commentary. But, this time, it will simply be more expedient to suggest — listen to it, pray, and make up your own mind. Mishpatim: “His Way is SO Much Better — We Get Instead What We Did NOT Expect”” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WT-CooH-2-14-Mishpatim-His-Way-is-Better-We-get-instead-what-we-did-NOT-expect-podcast-xxxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-fa741a2076cd5c612dc1e5ded6825b97{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-fa741a2076cd5c612dc1e5ded6825b97 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-fa741a2076cd5c612dc1e5ded6825b97 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 03 – February 14Luke 5:27 – 6:11 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – February 14 Luke 5:27 – 6:11 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0214db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Luke 5 The Calling of Levi (Matthew) 27 After these things, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at the tax collector's booth. He said to him, “Follow me.” 28 Levi left everything, got up, and followed Jesus. 29 Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house. There was a large crowd of tax collectors and others dining with them. 30 The Pharisees and experts in the law grumbled against his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 Jesus answered them, “The healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” A Question About Fasting 33 They said to him, “Why do John's disciples fast and pray often, and so do the Pharisees' disciples, but yours go on eating and drinking?” 34 Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? 35 But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then, in those days, they will fast.” 36 He told them a parable: “No one tears a patch from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. If he does, he will tear the new garment, and the patch from the new garment will not match the old one. 37 And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, it will be spilled, and the skins will be ruined. 38 Instead, new wine must be put into fresh wineskins so both are preserved. 39 And no one wants new wine while drinking old wine, because he says, ‘The old is fine.'” Lord of the Sabbath Luke 6 1 When Jesus was going through the grain fields on a Sabbath day, his disciples were picking heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” 3 Jesus answered them, “Haven't you read what David did when he was hungry (he and his companions)? 4 He went into the house of God, took and ate the Bread of the Presence, which is lawful only for the priests to eat. He also gave some to his companions.” 5 Jesus also said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Jesus Heals a Man With a Withered Hand 6 On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and taught. A man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 The experts in the law and the Pharisees were watching him closely, to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. They wanted to find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he always knew their thoughts. He said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up and step forward.” [1] He got up and stood there. 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you something. Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” 10 He looked around at all of them and told the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did, and his hand was restored. 11 They were filled with rage and began discussing with one another what they could do to Jesus. Footnotes Luke 6:8 Or Get up and stand in the center #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

John Strain | Recorded December 20, 2025

John Strain | Recorded December 20, 2025

In today's episode, I share what my family has been doing lately and answer a fellow homeschooler's question about how you can tell when you need a break. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Mark 2:27 - "The Sabbath was created for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Matthew 12:11 - “What man is there among you who, if he has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?" RELATED LINKS: - EP 14: Is Date Night Essential - is it possible for your marriage to thrive without weekly nights out? - EP 94: Raising Kids Who Don't Rebel - on cultivating a home where your child feels loved and heard - Until the Streetlights Come On - Ginny Yurich's book on how playing outdoors benefits our bodies and brains - 5 Reasons Our Family Loves Factory Tours - How to Plan the Perfect Staycation - Pack Up & Leave: Travel Tips for Fun Family Vacations - a book full of ideas that have worked well for our family - Bananagrams - on of our favorite games (which we tote with us on vacation) STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website