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I. The Sabbath Day II. The Remembrance of it III. The Blessedness

When Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, He encounters both a man with a withered hand and religious leaders with hardened hearts. While the Pharisees watch for an opportunity to accuse Him, Christ sees a suffering man in need of mercy. In this exposition of Mark 3:1–6, we see Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath, the true Shepherd of His people, and the Savior who restores what sin has withered. The passage warns against cold, outward religion that values rules while neglecting compassion. It also teaches that the Lord's Day is not merely a day of inactivity, but a gracious gift for worship, rest, fellowship, and deeds of mercy. Christ does more than command the helpless man to stretch out his hand. Through His powerful word, He gives the strength to obey. In the same way, Jesus not only calls sinners to repentance, faith, mercy, and obedience, but by His Spirit supplies the grace they need. This sermon calls the weary, spiritually dry, guilty, and hard-hearted to come to Christ, who fulfilled the law, bore the guilt of our sin, rose to bring His people into true rest, and continues to restore all who come to Him by faith.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 61 Psalm 92 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional meditation on Psalm 92 emphasizes the call to worship God through morning and evening rhythms of thanksgiving and praise. The text highlights the contrast between the temporary prosperity of the wicked and the eternal reign of the Lord as King. It encourages believers to reflect on Christ's victory over evil and the assurance of flourishing for the righteous who remain planted in God's house. The message urges the church to restore a consistent pattern of worship and to recognize God's steadfast love and faithfulness in daily life. Ultimately, the sermon directs attention to the upright character of God and the hope of final deliverance for His people.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 61 July 16, 2026 Psalm 92 This morning devotional explores Psalm 92 as a song for the Sabbath, emphasizing the call to worship God through thanksgiving and praise in both morning and evening. The sermon highlights the contrast between the temporary prosperity of the wicked and the eternal reign of the Lord, who destroys all enemies. It encourages believers to reflect on Christ's victory and to find gladness in God's steadfast love and faithfulness. The text illustrates how the righteous flourish like palm trees and cedars, bearing fruit even in old age while declaring God's uprightness. Ultimately, the message urges the congregation to ascribe glory to the King who has rescued them and promises heavenly rest.