July 13, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 12:1–8

This week, Pastor K. Paul walks us through Matthew 12:1–8 and challenges us to rethink the Sabbath—not as a list of rules to follow, but as a gift to receive. Jesus drew four powerful conclusions that flip the script on legalism:

1. God values mercy and love more than ritual precision.
2. The Sabbath was made to bless us, not burden us.
3. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath—and He is our rest.
4. Human traditions must never override God’s Word.

At the heart of the message is this truth:
"You can't live for Him if you don't find life in Him first."

Before we lead, serve, or even strive to be “good Christians,” Jesus invites us to come and rest. In Him, we find the life our souls were made for.

Tune in as we explore how real faith starts not with effort—but with rest.