Sabbath
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Our view of Jesus’s transgression of Sabbath law is often guided by our own view of laws. We must remember God’s vision for Sabbath.
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The nature of Sabbath is skewed in our imaginations, because we think we can work without ever resting—we should do the opposite.
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Before Jesus reveals the extent of his power to his followers, he needs to free himself (and them) from exhaustion.
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Comparing ourselves and other people is a perpetual and constant behavior we mistakenly believe makes us better.
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The lectionary skips over teaching that essential: because it shows us how to understand what Jesus wants.