Episode 1575 | Oct 22, 2026

Is Keeping the Sabbath Outdated? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:1–21

Why is it so hard to slow down and rest? What does the Sabbath teach us about our limits and our need to trust God? And how did Jesus show us what rest was always meant to be?

Why is it so hard to slow down and rest? What does the Sabbath teach us about our limits and our need to trust God? And how did Jesus show us what rest was always meant to be? In today’s episode, Patrick explores Matthew 12:1–21 and explains how Sabbath reminds us that we don’t have to be endlessly productive because God is at work on our behalf.

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Is Keeping the Sabbath Outdated? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:1–21

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Is Keeping the Sabbath Outdated? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:1–21

Why is it so hard to slow down and rest? What does the Sabbath teach us about our limits and our need to trust God? And how did Jesus show us what rest was always meant to be?

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