Podcasts about sabbath day

Parsha "Ki Tetzi" ("When you go forth" - to battle) -- Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) begins with another VERY 'politically IN-correct' prescription. Which tells us, right up front, why this is one worth paying attention to. Because we've been told it "doesn't matter" any more, is "done away with," or worse. Lied to about, in other words. The Erev Shabbat reading begins there, and includes what amounts to a great summary of just why that is: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SSM-9-5-25-Ki-Tetzi-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa explains why "miscellaneous mitzvot," or commandments, are nothing of the sort. They're certainly not "done away with," but the fact that so many are SO 'politically-INcorrect' speaks volumes about a world jonesin' fer judgment. But what really stands out in THIS environment, today, is that they are intended for human beings, created in His image. Not corporations, and not "AI," or any other creation of mere men. Ki Tetzi: Miscellaneous Mitzvot - Not 'PC' - Not 'done away with' - but FOR HUMANS https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WT-CooH-9-6-25-Ki-Tetzi-Misc-Mitzvot-for-HUMANS-not-corporate-creations-podcast-xxxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Wednesday Night // Pastor Ed Romero // Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 22

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/01/25), Hank wishes all of you a happy Labor Day and details the Labor Day holiday that God gave us long before the government did—our Sabbath Day rest. Just as we rest today on Labor Day, the Lord commands us to rest on the Sabbath each week. “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do” (Deut. 5:13-14 NIV). So our Labor Day holiday according to God is our Sabbath Day rest, which begs the question: why do Christians rest from their labor on the first day of the week (Sunday), rather than the last day of the week (Saturday)? The answer, says Hank, is encapsulated in just one word—resurrection. Hank also discusses something else that comes to his mind when he thinks about the word labor, and that is what Paul says in 1 Corinthians chapter 3, that each person will be rewarded according to their own labor. In other words, what we do now in this life counts for all eternity. Hank uses the illustration of his invitation to play Cypress Point, which he claims to be the most spectacular golf course on Earth. For months, he beat his body into submission while dreaming of the day he would experience walking its fairways. Without his strenuous preparations, he would have still experienced the same breathtaking views; however, all his hard work added immeasurably to his experience. That is what heaven will be like. As phenomenal as Cypress Point is, it pales in comparison to what paradise restored will be. Hank spent one day at a golf haven; he will spend an eternity in God's heaven. It stands to reason, therefore, that he would put a lot more labor into preparing for an eternity in heaven with God than he did for playing eighteen holes of golf.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Choosing Better seriesSabbath Day (Matius 12:1-14)Pdt. Joshua Lie

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of SabbathIn a noisy, restless world that constantly demands more from us, God offers a gift most of us rarely unwrap: Sabbath. Far from being an outdated command or a rigid rule, Sabbath is an invitation into the life we were created to live: a rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering the goodness of God.This 6-day devotional, Sacred Rhythms: Discovering God's Gift of Sabbath, blends history, story, scripture, and prayer to guide you into that rhythm. From Elijah's encounter with God's gentle whisper, to Bach's relentless melodies, from the creation of Labor Day to the quiet faith of Eric Liddell, from Lincoln's 271 words to the spirituals sung on the road to freedom, each day offers a fresh reminder that Sabbath is woven into both the fabric of creation and the story of redemption.Whether you are weary from work, distracted by busyness, or simply longing for deeper peace, these reflections will help you pause, breathe, and find your rest in the presence of the Lord. Sabbath isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a way of life.Come and rediscover the God who speaks in whispers, strengthens in stillness, and renews His people in the gift of holy rest.___You can read along with our journey through the sabbath on Passion Equip HERE.

Parsha "Re'eh" (for "See!,"Behold!," or even "Check it out" -- Deuteronomy 11:26-16:18) begins with a blessing, and a curse. And, as Mark points out up front, the fact that even the significance of the distinction there is so often missed is a major indicator of why there is "no power in the [modern] 'church'." The Erev Shabbat reading begins there, and includes what amounts to a great summary of just why that is: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SSM-8-22-25-Re-eh-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 Last week, the parsha told us, "Do not even bring an abomination into your house," lest you be accursed like it. This week, the admonition is to utterly destroy anything and everything associated with them. And as for false prophets, who try to get us to serve those fakes? Scripture prescribes -- in no uncertain terms -- a death penalty. How is it that a 'church' which claims to worship 'him' has fallen into exactly that trap? During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa answers that question, as He does. And as for -- Re'eh: "Other gods not known to you? " ...now they're taught in 'sun-god day' school. Even though the idolatry is soft-pedaled. It is a fact that, once seen, cannot be un-seen. But it certainly must not be ignored. https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WT-CooH-8-23-25-Re-eh-Other-gods-you-have-not-known-but-They-DO-NOW-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

God gave his people ten commandments to demonstrate their loyalty to Him, including this fourth one about remembering the Sabbath day.

اذكر يوم السبت لتقدسه ـ خر ٢٠ : ٨

Parsha "Ekev" (for "Because," or "it follows," Deuteronomy 7:11-11:25) is, first, a set of promises that follows BECAUSE, or as a result, of the fact that we are to hear and obey His commandments. And as such, it's also a contrast with what we see taught today. The Erev Shabbat reading includes that, and more: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SSM-8-15-25-Ekev-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa muses about the 'giants' (Rephaim, Anakim, Zamzuzim, et al) that Moses warned the mixed multitude they would deal with in the land. And HOW, since they were promised to prevail. They were big and scary, but just how intelligent were they? Arguably, perhaps more so than we might think. The theme again has idolatry at heart, and His hatred of it. "Do not even bring an abomination into your house," lest you be accursed like it. Could it be that He is also talking about the newly created AI gods, made of a different form of stone -- silicon? But the lesson is the same, although the threat is greater. Ekev: "Big Scary Giants - Then and Now...But were they Smart, too?" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WT-CooH-8-16-25-Ekev-Big-Scary-Giants-and-ASI-too-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

— Paragraph 3 Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one part of natural worship, is by God required of all men.8 But that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son,9 by the help of the Spirit,10 according to his will;11 with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance; and when with others, in a known tongue.12 8 Ps. 95:1–7, 65:2 9 John 14:13–14 10 Rom. 8:26 11 1 John 5:14 12 1 Cor. 14:16–17 — Paragraph 4 Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter;13 but not for the dead,14 nor for those of whom it may be known that they have sinned the sin unto death.15 13 1 Tim. 2:1–2; 2 Sam. 7:29 14 2 Sam. 12:21–23 15 1 John 5:16 — Paragraph 5 The reading of the Scriptures,16 preaching, and hearing the Word of God,17 teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in our hearts to the Lord;18 as also the administration of baptism,19 and the Lord's supper,20 are all parts of religious worship of God, to be performed in obedience to him, with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear; moreover, solemn humiliation, with fastings,21 and thanksgivings, upon special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner.22 16 1 Tim. 4:13 17 2 Tim. 4:2; Luke 8:18 18 Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19 19 Matt. 28:19–20 20 1 Cor. 11:26 21 Esther 4:16; Joel 2:12 22 Exod. 15:1–19, Ps. 107 — Paragraph 6 Neither prayer nor any other part of religious worship, is now under the gospel, tied unto, or made more acceptable by any place in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed; but God is to be worshipped everywhere in spirit and in truth;23 as in private families24 daily,25 and in secret each one by himself;26 so more solemnly in the public assemblies, which are not carelessly nor wilfully to be neglected or forsaken, when God by his word or providence calls thereunto.27 23 John 4:21; Mal. 1:11; 1 Tim. 2:8 24 Acts 10:2 25 Matt. 6:11; Ps. 55:17 26 Matt. 6:6 27 Heb. 10:25; Acts 2:42

The Gospel of John Week 7 Scripture: John 4:31-5:29. Our study this week begins with a look at people beginning to realize that the Jewish Messiah has come, but He has come to be the Savior of all - not just the Jewish people, but ALL people! Jesus has been in Samaria and now returns to Cana where a high official in the government seeks Jesus out to heal his son who is dying.  Jesus heals the man's son and the official and his whole family came to faith in Jesus. 
Pastor talks about the feasts mentioned in the Gospel of John and how each finds its fulfillment in Jesus.  The feast mentioned in John 5:1-3 doesn't specifically mention which feast event is going on at this particular time, but Pastor speculates that it could be the Feast of Trumpets - Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - a time when the Jewish people are focused on this feast's call to repentance.   As we continue we see Jesus is at the Pool of Bethesda that had 5 colonnades.  Pastor talks about the discovery of this pool in 1890 and shares some photos of his from a visit there in recent years. He also shares additional discoveries and info that are quite interesting regarding deeper insights into the use of this pool and by whom. As Jesus approached the pool, hundreds of people may well have been at the pool.  Jesus says to an invalid of 38 years “Do you want to get well?”  There were many there but Jesus chooses to speak to just one person. Jesus, on this Sabbath Day, tells the man to get up and walk and the man walks away carrying his mat. The religious leaders had added many additional specific regulations to God's Sabbath Day - rest day. They had added 39 additional man made rules and the 39th rule was that carrying a piece of property from 1 location to another location was not allowed and what this man just did in carrying his mat broke their Sabbath regulations.  Jesus had deliberately provoked the religious establishment's petty laws saying in effect “How dare you substitute the goodness of God with your own petty regulations and rules.” And the religious leaders become incensed when they hear it was Jesus that healed him and so now they are after Jesus and they begin to persecute Him and desire to kill Him. Not only had Jesus broken their religious man-made rules by doing the work of healing this man on a Sabbath, but also because Jesus called God His own Father making Himself equal with God.  Jesus claimed deity - Jesus is the Living God come to earth!! Yet they desired to reject this truth! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01     ⁃    The Gospel of John study is part five of five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels.      ⁃    The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Many people have come to faith after reading only this book of the Bible.  Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details in the Gospel of John. We can now understand it as the most Jewish rather than the most “Gentile/Greek” of the Gospels, and when we do that we see many things that we missed before. Our 2 year study of the gospels is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time!

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: "Remember The Sabbath Day " Subtitle: Ten Commandments Speaker: Paul Gordon Broadcaster: Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/10/2025 Bible: Exodus 20:8-11 Length: 42 min.

Parsha "Vaetchanan" (for "And I pleaded," Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11) is arguably THE portion that contains some of the most important "statutes and commandments" in the Bible. Not only "the Ten," but also the one known often simply as "The Shema," for the first word, and the fact that Yahushua called it the Greatest Commandment of all, 'Hear, O Isreal...YHVH Elohenu, YHVH Echad." And you shall YHVH with "all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might." The Erev Shabbat reading includes that, and more: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SSM-8-8-25-Vaetchanan-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship suggests that there are several elements in the 'theme' of this parsha that are not only central to our understanding, but also must serve as a basis for some of the most important questions - and the tests that will answer them! - that explain what has gone wrong with a nation, and a world, that has not only forgotten Him - but apparently HATES Him. And they are fundamental to what we must 'come out of,' and thus Who we serve. This portion is, at least in part, about idolatry, and certainly obedience to His "statues, judgments, and commandments." And He says THREE TIMES, in this parsha alone, that He is the 'Jealous God,' literally, "El Kana." There is an important connection in that theme. And Mark suggest that He has told us EXACTLY what we need to know in order to "rightly divide the Word," and discern the difference between the fake and the Real. Vaetchanan: "A Jealous El Kana - don't Add To, or Subtract From" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WT-CooH-8-9-25-Vaetchanan-El-Kana-NO-Adding-to-or-Subtracting-Frm-podcast-xxxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

I. Negative Duties II. Positive Duties

The sermon explores the significance of the Sabbath, challenging common misconceptions and urging listeners to move beyond legalistic or libertarian interpretations. It examines the historical roots of the Sabbath in creation and the covenant with Israel, highlighting its adaptability in light of the unfolding of the drama of redemption. The message emphasizes the Sabbath as a day not merely for rest, but for actively meeting with God, receiving spiritual nourishment, and rising in devotion, ultimately fostering a life of worship and obedience that reflects God's design for humanity.

We all want to do the will of God, don't we? The Bible is full of examples of those who claim to do the will of God, but who fail to grasp what the will of God really is!  Some deceive themselves into thinking that what they say and do  is in harmony with the ways of God – and is therefore his will.The principle we need to follow is plain – to read God's word regularly and do so with a totally honest God-fearing heart, so that we do not twist its' meaning to suit our own desires.What we read today in Mark ch. 3 shows that many of the Jews, especially the religious leaders were obsessed with  keeping the Sabbath in a ritualistic way.- creating for themselves the spirit of self-righteousness to such an extent it blinded their minds to what Jesus was saying and doing.Because Jesus healed a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath Day “the Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.” [v.6]  They later made wild allegations against him saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul … the prince of demons” [v.22]It is highly interesting that there is no mention of demons, or even the word ‘devil' in the Old Testament.  Baalzebub gets a mention (2 Kings 1 v.3) as the idol-God in Ekron!    Human imagination about the evil-spirit world had only come as a result of the influence of Greek philosophy when they conquered the ancient world before Christ.We notice how Jesus, in a sense ‘makes fun' or ridicules their ways of thinking ‘How can Satan cast out Satan?” [v.23]  His family members come to see what is going on, obviously there were rumours circulating about him: they are “standing outside, they sent to him and called him.” [v.31]  He is told they “are outside seeking you”.His response is very significant, “looking about at those who sat around him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God, he (or she) is my brother and sister and mother.”The religious leaders had a corrupted perception of the will of God: we, who have God's word so readily available have no excuse for failing to read it carefully so that we know the ways and principles upon which God acts and so do “the will of God” and as a result are truly Christ's “brother and sister and mother”

Exodus 20:8-11

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Friday, 1 August 2025   Then the Pharisees went out and plotted against Him, how they might destroy Him. Matthew 12:14   “And the Pharisees, they took counsel against Him, having gone out, how they might kill Him” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus instructed the man with the withered hand to stretch it out. When he did, it was completely restored. With that complete, it next says, “And the Pharisees, they took counsel against Him.”   There is a new word, sumboulion. It is derived from sumboulos, a counselor or advisor. Thus, it signifies advisement, especially that derived from a deliberative body. They were miffed at Jesus for having healed on the Sabbath, and they were certainly still stinging from not being able to accuse Him for the conduct of His disciples as they walked in the grainfields. They had no valid excuse to condemn Him.   His handling of the word was appropriate, and His logic concerning the circumstances in relation to it was impeccable. Despite this, they had presuppositions and biases running through their minds. They couldn't let go of their thoughts about Jesus and His actions on the Sabbath. Therefore, they took counsel against Him, “having gone out, how they might kill Him.”   This cannot be based on a precept from the law. If it were, they would have presented charges against Him and let the determining counsel decide His fate. But it was apparent that His response to their accusations adequately defended Him. As such, and because they didn't like how things were going, their counsel was more of a plot to kill than a legal means of pursuing execution.   If they can trap Him in His words or manipulate the circumstances to have Him done away with, this is what they will do.   Life application: The Pharisees were so blinded by their own presuppositions about things that they could not see logic or reason, and they could not accept a different interpretation of the word, even if it was in accord with God's intent.   In a review of the New Testament epistles, it becomes perfectly apparent that Sabbath observance is no longer required for those in the church. It is stated directly in several ways, and it is implied in many more.   Despite this, when a clear presentation of what these epistles say is shown to a Sabbatarian, he may deny that the words say what they say. This condition, known as cognitive dissonance, can be almost impossible to overcome.   In fact, when a challenge is presented to someone's beliefs about a matter, even when it is correct, a state of enmity arises in the mind of the person who is being challenged. He may stomp away in a huff, say vile things to the person who has challenged his belief system, or he may even become violent, even to the point of death, over the matter.   This is where the Pharisees mentioned in Matthew were in their minds. Jesus gave examples directly from Scripture concerning the matter in the grainfield. He gave impeccable logic to those in the synagogue concerning the healing of the man's withered hand.   But more, Jesus simply spoke the words, “Stretch out your hand,” and the hand was healed. There is nothing to be found in Scripture about speaking on the Sabbath Day. The Pharisees could not bring accusations against Him for that! Because of this, they determined that having Jesus killed was preferable to a proper interpretation of Scripture.   When we think we know it all, we will normally find out that we are wrong. This is especially true with proper biblical interpretation. No matter how well we know a particular doctrine, there are almost always things we have not considered in relation to it.   It is always good to put aside presuppositions and acknowledge that our understanding of a matter is probably imperfect. Having humility in our exchanges with others is, therefore, something we should display. Let us be reasonable as we discuss theology with others. Even if we are correct in our interpretation, we can present our side with respect and courtesy.   Lord God, give us patience with others as we consider Your word and debate what the intent in it is concerning its various doctrines. Help us to be open to understanding why others believe as they do. Even if we are right in our thoughts, may we be willing to patiently and kindly instruct others. Help us in this, O God. Amen.

In this episode of the Broken Wharfe Podcast, host John Mark is joined by Dr. Brandon Rhea to discuss C. H. Spurgeon's life, ministry, and theology of the Sabbath. Dr. Rhea, a pastor and scholar, shares insights into Spurgeon's Victorian context, confessional theology, personal life, and ministry challenges. He delves into Spurgeon's emphasis on the Christian Sabbath, his strong convictions about God's law, and his dedication to a high doctrine of Christian worship on the Sabbath Day. The conversation also touches upon contemporary lessons from Spurgeon's ministry, highlighting the importance of maintaining doctrinal clarity, the need for corporate worship, confessions of faith and faithfulness to Jesus Christ despite the many temptations to prioritize pragmatic success over obedience to the Lord.Brandon Rhea is author of "Spurgeon's Forgotten Sabbatarianism: The Fourth Commandment in the Life and Theology of the Prince of Preachers" - available on sale today !00:00 Welcome to the Broken Wharfe Podcast00:42 Introducing Dr. Brandon Rhea01:56 Dr. Rhea's Journey with Spurgeon07:36 Spurgeon's Victorian Context15:56 Spurgeon's Theology of the Sabbath21:15 Spurgeon's Commitment to Sound Doctrine30:20 The Importance of Gathering for Worship36:25 Spurgeon's Conversion Story39:16 Reflections on Worship During COVID42:25 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode PreviewSend us a textContact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

When placing the Creator's commands, Messiah's words and the doctrines of men side by side, what will we do with what we've been handed, in regards to how we approach the Sabbath Day? Will we follow Yahweh's Word or traditions of men? Does it even matter? Let's find out.     #sabbath #torah #ancientway #religion #yahweh #yeshua Why Men Changed the Sabbath Exploring John Chapter 5: Part 3 - Sabbath Law or Man-Made Traditions Exploring John Chapter 5: Part 4 - Did Messiah "Break" the Sabbath Ten for Ten Series - Did Yeshua "Break" the Sabbath  

Here's our big question for this week's episode. Why does God tell us, “Remember the Sabbath Day By Keeping It Holy”? The answer is, “So we will rest in God and remember the finished work of Jesus.”

These are the 10 words. What culture has improved by dismissing them? What family is not blessed by embracing them? What church is not impoverished by relegating them to a forgotten era?The sermon today is titled "Remember the Sabbath Day." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "10 Commandments." The Scripture reading is from Exodus 20:8-11 (ESV). Originally preached at West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 2, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Peter J. Leithart, The Ten Commandments. Lexham Press Christian Essentials Series.Gilbert Meilaender, Thy Will Be Done: The Ten Commandments and the Christian Life.Mark Rooker, The Ten Commandments: Ethics for the Twenty-First Century.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

What does it mean that God “rested” on the seventh day? In this message from Genesis 2:1–3, Pastor Scott explores the very first Sabbath—and shows how it wasn't about God being tired, but about God being finished. This rest was joyful, complete, and holy—and it was a gift meant not just for God, but for […]

Because the Sabbath command was given as a sign of the old covenant that has been fulfilled with the coming of Christ, we must now rest our faith in Him, submitting the whole of our lives to His Lordship. I. The Law of the Sabbath Was Central to God's Old Covenant with the Nation of Israel Ex 20:8-11 (1) It was the Law of the Land (2) It was a Sign of the Covenant (3) It was a Test of their Faith II. The Sabbath Principle of Rest from Labor Points Us to the Goodness of God (1) The Gift of Work and Rest (2) The Grace of Compassion to Others (3) Our need to find rest in Christ by Faith III. We are no longer under the Law of the Sabbath because we have something far better in Christ! Col 2:16-17 (1) Jesus is the Substance of Salvation the OT Shadows like the Sabbath only pointed to! (2) We Keep Sabbath, not by resting on a Day, but by resting by faith in Christ! (3) In the New Covenant we don't have a Sabbath Day to keep, but a Lord's Day to Celebrate!

This message from Pastor's sermon series concerning The Ten Commandments was delivered during our Sunday morning service on June 8, 2025. The text being expounded is Exodus 20:1-8.   To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at the second reading from the Book of Bemidbar, or Numbers, parsha "Naso" (Numbers 4:21 through all of chapter 7.) The Erev Shabbat reading begins with the 'head count' of the families which make up the tribe of Levi, through the process for the 'sota', or woman who is SUSPECTED of adultery, through the Nazerite vow, and then the longest, and most redundant, and thus 'perplexing' chapter in the Torah: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SSM-6-6-25-Naso-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 Since Mark has talked about the 'cup' placed in the hand of the woman suspected of adultery often, and the connections, from Moses and the Golden Calf to Gethsemane and finally the Whore of Babylon in Revelation, this time the focus of the Sabbath Day midrash is a bit different. In John chapter 8, while Yahushua is teaching at the temple, a woman is brought before Him -- to 'test him' the text says -- who was allegedly caught in adultery, "the very act." Whereupon, Mark demonstrates, that most teachings in 'sun-day skool' proceed to miss the entire point of the story! And it certainly was NOT that He "did away with the law," or even "raised the bar," on His own Word. There is a larger pattern in evidence here as well. Naso: "Where is the MAN?" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WT-CooH-6-7-25-Naso-Wheres-the-Man-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

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In this season's final episode, Lori teaches from scripture how the Sabbath day is used to remember all God has done for us and how Jesus is our ultimate rest.Lori Joiner is a speaker, author, and discipleship coach. She is the author of Discipling Women, Start Here Six Foundational Lessons for Growth in Christ, Next Steps 7 Foundational Lessons for Growth in Christ, The Discipleship Starter Kit, and her newest book, Raising Children Unto the Lord. She traveled nationally and internationally as a full-time missionary with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 23 years, gaining extensive experience in cross-cultural ministry, evangelism, discipleship, and directing women's ministries. She has lived overseas, undercover, sharing the love of Jesus in several countries. Lori founded and directed the Faith House, a discipleship home for college-aged women in Waco, Texas. She founded Lori Joiner Ministries, which serves the global body of Christ with discipleship resources, publications, and ongoing coaching and consulting of discipleship ministries. Lori's podcast, Your Discipleship Coach, is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. She has traveled extensively and taught on a wide variety of topics. She currently lives in Katy, TX, with her husband, Alan, and two teenage sons. To have Lori speak at your next event, to see a full list of her retreats and resources, or to donate to her ministry, please visit: https://www.lorijoinerministries.org/#retreatspeaker #LoriJoinerMinistries #disciplechurch #discipleship #womeninministry #Houston #Houstontx #katytexas #texas #churchlife #churchflow #biblestudy #christianity #christian #christianblog #christianspeaker #christianspeakerintexas #christianpage #godsplan #jesuslife #prayerlife #godislove #blessed #godsword #Jesusislord #faith #SmallGroupBibleStudy #author #christianauthor 

An in-depth study of D&C 58-59, a revelation laying out the "welcome mat" to the Saints who first began gathering to Zion, and a revelation offering a paradigm shift on commandments, and specifically speaking of the Sabbath Day. In many ways, the early Saints had no idea what they were stepping into when they arrived in Zion, yet they also had no idea how much "power was in them" to make a difference there. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:21 Rough Road Ahead 18:20 The Wedding Feast 26:30 Anxiously Engaged 39:00 Real Repentance 53:07 Crowned with Commandments 1:05:57 The Sabbath Day 1:20:52 Generosity and Ingratitude 1:36:36 One-Liners

Sister Whitney Johnson discusses the importance of Sabbath Day observance, gratitude and maintaining faith amidst hardship.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/ZpXVVQoClpwFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Do you constantly feel exhausted? Do you feel like there is never a break or a moment to slow down? One of the reasons you might be feeling this way is because you haven't yet figured out what taking a Sabbath Day looks like in this season. God designed us for rest, even in busy seasons, so it's time we finally take His words seriously. Today I talk about 4 keys to sabbathing well even when you have littles at home. It's time to stop just letting ourselves be an exhausted mom! Love, Brittany    Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name.    ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com