Hope Live | This is Jesus | Mark 2:23-3:6 | Jamie Haxby
In this message from Mark 2:23–3:6, we explore Jesus’ radical claim that “the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Through stories of anxious striving, self-righteousness, and the deep human need for control, we’re invited to see how easily faith can become another exhausting project.
Drawing on vivid illustrations, the story of King David, the Pharisees’ obsession with rule-keeping, and John Wesley’s life-changing encounter with grace, this talk reframes Sabbath not as a rule to obey but as a place to live — a life of rest under the loving rule of King Jesus.
If you’re tired, anxious, striving to be “enough,” or stuck in spiritual performance mode, this message is an invitation to stop pedalling, step aboard, and rest in what Christ has already done.
Key themes:
Anxiety, control, and self-righteousness
Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath
Resting in grace, not striving for righteousness
Healing for withered hearts and souls
Living and serving from a place of rest
01/02/2026
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