Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life A New Sabbath
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May 26, 2025 Explore Jesus' radical redefinition of the Sabbath in the Gospel of Mark. Discover the intense conflict He faced with religious leaders, focusing on grace over legalism. Delve into the transformative power of God's law, seen as a gift rather than a burden. Learn how perceptions of moral norms can evolve for personal growth and fulfillment. The discussion highlights the importance of finding true rest in faith and the deeper acceptance of one’s worth through Christ's sacrifice.
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Jesus' Epic Anger Explained
- Jesus' epic-scale anger is at the stubborn hearts who see God's law as a burden, not a gift.
- The Sabbath law is meant to restore, but strict rules had turned it into a crushing chain.
The Serpent's Lie Affects All
- Both religious and secular enemies hated Jesus because he said moral and immoral people alike were lost.
- Everyone's attitude to God's law is affected by the serpent's lie: the law is a burden, not a gift.
Keller's Shift on Biblical Rules
- Timothy Keller shares how he once viewed biblical rules, like sexual purity, as burdens but now sees them as gifts for thriving.
- He learned to appreciate God's laws as pathways to deeper love and better life.
