John Mark Comer Teachings Sabbath as Resistance | Sabbath E3 (Revamped)
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Jul 19, 2024 Explore how Sabbath serves as a weapon against consumerism and over-productivity. Reflect on biblical origins and modern parallels of Sabbath as resistance. Learn to embrace rest over workaholism for personal and societal well-being.
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LEGO Analogy
- John Mark Comer gives Star Wars LEGOs to his children every Christmas.
- His son, Moses, immediately wanted another set after completing the Millennium Falcon, highlighting consumerist tendencies.
Sabbath as Resistance
- Western culture encourages a focus on acquiring more, leading to discontent.
- Sabbath offers a counter to this consumerist mindset by promoting gratitude and contentment.
Remember vs. Observe
- The Sabbath command in Deuteronomy shifts from remembering to observing.
- This change emphasizes celebrating and obeying Sabbath as a weekly holy day.