Matthew 12:8…………Working

Matthew 12:8…………Working

12:8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”(Since Jesus created the Sabbath He has authority in how the Sabbath should be observed.-(New) (For a Complete Expository see Book) 

Extended Sermon Notes

“Teaches since Jesus Created the Sabbath He has authority to determine it’s purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.” ⇒ By making this profound declaration: “For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Jesus emphasizes that He holds authority even over the most sacred and longstanding religious traditions. This statement underscores the precedence of mercy over ritual, compassion over rigid adherence to the law, and the spirit of the law over its letter. Jesus is not abolishing the Sabbath, but inviting us to understand its true purpose—rest and reflection, ultimately pointing towards rest in Him.

“Teaches how it’s not about what we do, but about what God has already accomplished..”⇒ Our faith is not a checklist of religious duties, but a reflection of God’s immense mercy and grace towards us. It’s not about what we do to earn God’s favor, but about acknowledging and embracing what He has already done for us. The focus shifts from our own efforts to the magnificent work of God, who in His infinite mercy, sent Jesus to fulfill the law and offer us rest.

“Teaches how it’s not about the means & methods, but the person. (We get so focused on the what & how, we forget the why.)” ⇒The value of the “Why” helps us with the “What” and the “How”. Knowing the mercy and grace of God will be less legalistic and less dependent on externals. That’s it’s not anything on the outside in what we do that makes God love us more.

“Even today, we no longer have to do a bunch silly and ridiculous rituals to earn are way to heaven. To simply resting in the finished work of Jesus. (Heb. 4:9-10).” ⇒ This profound truth invites us to rest in Jesus, no longer bound by legalistic practices and rituals, free to rest in the boundless mercy and grace of God. Let us operate from a place of assurance, cutting through the noise of religious obligations and finding true renewal and rest in Him. This journey is not about what we do to earn God’s favor, but about acknowledging and embracing what He has already done for us.

“Jesus is not abolishing the Sabbath, but emphasizing how it’s true meaning and fulfillment is found in Him. Observing the Sabbath is a personal choice, but it is not commanded. (Col. 2:16) “ ⇒ There is nowhere in the New Testament that says that Sunday is now the Sabbath day, instead of Saturday. Sunday is the Lord’s Day and the day when most Christians met for worship in the early church. There is no evidence that the early church observed the Sabbath on Sunday. Christ has set us free from the Old Testament laws, including the strict requirements of observing the Sabbath on Saturday, or any other day. Rest is still a gift from God and should be desired and practiced, but ultimately our rest is found in Jesus. Christians may disagree about how the old covenant principle of one day in seven should be observed today. What we must not disagree on under any circumstance is that the ultimate and deepest fulfillment is in the rest we have in Jesus Christ. We must come to him who is the Lord of the Sabbath and find our rest in him or all else is counterfeit Christianity.

More Notes & Applications

Calls foe seeing that were resting In Jesus and not allowing others to impose religious works and rules upon us.

Teaches how it’s no longer about religious do’s & don’ts’ about resting in Christ

Teaches how the real issue is not about religious observances but a proper understanding of Jesus

Teaches how Jesus is to have an active role and say in how we worships and practice our religion not other people.

Teaches how the real issue is not about religious observances but a proper understanding of Jesus

Teaches It’s not about how we worship, but who we worship. We get so wrapped in the what and how, we forget the why. The value of the “Why” helps us with the “What” and the “How”. Knowing the mercy and grace of God will be less legalistic and less dependent on externals. That’s it’s not anything on the outside in what we do that makes God love us more.

Invites believers in finding in Jesus a place of genuine renewal and rest from a bunch of silly rules and regulations. Will you operate from a place of assurance in knowing who God is and how much He loves you. Will you operate from a place that cuts all the religious hoop-jumping and noise, and just rest in the mercy and forgiveness of God?

It’s not about religion or rules its about a Savior. It’s not about you pulling yourself up by your own bootlaces, you cannot do that! That’s why the law is useless, the law is only showing you your need of a Savior, and Jesus comes into this world to be your Savior. He bleeds, He dies, He suffers, He takes the wrath of God for all that you’ve ever done in truly breaking God’s laws, the Ten Commandments. He pays the penalty for it all, and then He rises again so that you might have life – that’s what it’s all about! It’s not about dotting the i’s, it’s not about crossing the t’s, it’s not about the name on the building that you go into, or what boxes you tick on some basis of belief – it’s not about that! It’s not about how you ‘do church’ – and I don’t like that expression, but a lot of people talk about how we ‘do church’. We are the church if we are born again, and that’s the great issue: do you recognize Him as Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of everything, Lord of your life? For if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. What rest comes when you enter into this!

WAYS JESUS IS LORD OF THE SABBATH

• Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath because He fulfilled it .

• Jesus has the authority to interpret the Sabbath and its laws.

• Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfills our Sabbath rest.

• Jesus invites people to come to Him for rest.

• Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross frees people from laboring to achieve Salvation by their own works.

• Jesus’ Sabbath rest is a gift of eternal life by faith.

• Jesus’ Sabbath rest is for people who are under the burden of legalism.

• Jesus’ Sabbath rest is for people who are alienated from God.

• Jesus’ Sabbath rest is for people who are weary and heavy laden.