John 5 "No Matter What"

John 5 - Brandon Hatmaker "No Matter What"

“So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." – John 5:16-17

The Sabbath was certainly a critically important thing to the Jews. I can understand why when reading Exodus and hearing the law God gave Moses about the Sabbath. It was a life or death command. It was a command not only for rest, but also for remembrance.

I wonder today if that is one of the reasons why it’s so significant that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. At all costs, he showed compassion and love for others, all in the name of the Father. What a gift, far greater than silver or gold.