08/28/2026
Rest That Restores Others
Part 3 of 3 part series on keeping the Sabbath.
Deuteronomy 15:1-2, 7-11 & Luke 15:11-32
God’s vision for Sabbath has always reached beyond personal relaxation. Every seventh year Israel was called to release debts and care generously for those in need. Jesus paints the same picture in the parable of the prodigal son, where a forgiving father throws a feast instead of demanding repayment. God’s rest transforms our hearts, freeing us from resentment, fear, and scarcity. When we trust God’s abundance, we become people who forgive freely, give generously, and celebrate restoration instead of revenge. This final message of our Sabbath series explores how God’s Sabbath creates communities marked by grace. Access this message and others at link in bio.