In a world that is quick to bind us with chains of expectation and judgment, imagine a Sabbath that sets people free, free from the weights we bear, and invites us to stand upright. This Sunday, journey with us through Deuteronomy 5 and Luke 13, where Jesus reveals the Sabbath as a day where the broken are made whole, the oppressed are set free, and God's loving-kindness is manifest in transformative ways.
Scripture reading: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Luke 13:10-17
This is week 2 on our series on Sabbath
Reflect together:
In what areas of your life are you experiencing constraint, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, and how can you invite Christ's liberating power into those areas? How can our community continue to grow as a space of renewal and wholeness for people who are bound by various forms of oppression?
How can you embody the true spirit of the Sabbath, a time set aside for rest and renewal, beyond mere rule-following?
How does seeing yourself as a "child of Abraham," a phrase Jesus uses to affirm the woman's identity and worth; impact your understanding of your own value and place in the community of faith? How can we foster a community where every member's identity as a child of God is recognized and celebrated, breaking free from any forces that seek to devalue or marginalize?
Our songs together:
Holy Spirit - Jesus Culture
Come as You Are - Crowder
No Long Slaves - Bethel Worship
Another in the Fire - Hillsong (Baptism)
