Is the Sabbath about rules or rest? Law or love? In this down-to-earth but deeply reflective episode, Rohan Bell and Adrian Galea explore Jesus’ confrontations with the Pharisees over Sabbath laws and how the heart of Sabbath has been misunderstood for generations—even today.

🌾 From Sabbath elevators to healing on holy days, this conversation unpacks how Jesus reclaims the Sabbath as a gift, not a burden:

✅ Why Jesus said “The Sabbath was made for man…”

✅ How legalism strangles mercy

✅ What the Pharisees got wrong—and how we might too

✅ The difference between rest and laziness

✅ How to build a Jesus-shaped rhythm of life in a 24/7 world

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome: Why Sabbath comes up again and again

01:20 – Jesus vs the Sabbath police: What’s really going on?

03:00 – Sabbath elevators and loophole religion

05:30 – When Sabbath becomes an idol instead of a gift

07:10 – Rules about walking, cooking, and ATM withdrawals

09:20 – Jesus’ disciples “harvesting” grain: Was it really wrong?

11:00 – How David technically broke the law—and why Jesus brought it up

13:00 – Priests work on the Sabbath too—so what’s the real point?

15:00 – “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”: Jesus’ deeper call

17:00 – Sabbath in ancient Israel vs modern Western culture

18:40 – What slaves, persecution, and the early church teach us about rest

21:00 – Sabbath is a gift to slow down and trust God

🙋‍♂️ Reflection Questions

What does your current rhythm of rest look like? Is it healthy?

Have you ever turned a good thing into a rule-bound burden?

How might you allow Sabbath rest to lead you toward deeper trust in God?

Where do you need to choose mercy over religious correctness?

What could it look like to let Jesus be “Lord of your Sabbath”?

📲 This episode reminds us that the Sabbath isn’t about guilt trips or impossible rules—it’s about grace. Whether your week is packed or peaceful, Jesus offers you a rhythm of trust, rest, and restoration.

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