Jesus' ministry became one of persecution because of the stranglehold that the Jewish leaders had upon their people with man-made religious rules, one being their interpretation of how to handle the Sabbath day. What is your Sabbath? Meaning what are some man-made rules that you hold to that are outside of the Bible? We see how these types of rules cause several kinds of pollution to the essence of God's heart: passivity, policing, and picking-sides.
We will cover the following verses:
John 5:1-17
Exodus 20:8-11
Matthew 7:1-5
What's your Sabbath?
John 5:1-17
February 9, 2020 • Joe Seestadt
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