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how do jesus's teachings about the sabbath relate to the command for rest in exodus?

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Mark 2:27-28

“He said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath."”

Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, who have criticized his disciples for plucking grain and eating it on the Sabbath, which they considered unlawful work. This exchange highlights a tension between strict interpretation of the Law and its underlying purpose.

What does it mean to treat a rule as a gift for human flourishing, rather than an end in itself?

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  • Exodus 20:8-10

    This is the foundational command for Sabbath rest, part of the Ten Commandments given to Israel.

  • Luke 13:10-17

    Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, further illustrating his approach to the day.

  • Isaiah 58:13-14

    The prophet Isaiah speaks of finding delight in the Sabbath, not just avoiding work.

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