Sabbath or Death

Ex 31:6-18

It’s easy to forget what a radical challenge Jesus was to the status quo. The sabbath was a serious commitment – a specific and unique sign between God and the Israelites. No work should be done on the Sabbath.

Violating the sabbath was an offense worthy of death.

Jesus healed on the Sabbath.

The law of love trumps the law of the sabbath. Jesus had no self-interest in work. He didn’t work for his bread. He didn’t work for treasure. He didn’t work for power. He didn’t work for retirement. His work was giving – self-giving.

Love. The ultimate human freedom.

There is never a law against love.