Read John 5: 24-30 NIV
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.
“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
Jesus Healing on the Sabbath Reading
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Sabbath rest points us to the deeper rest Jesus offers: peace for our souls. He restores not just bodies, but minds and hearts. Sabbath is not about doing nothing; it’s about letting Him do everything.
“The only hope for enduring peace is Jesus Christ.” Billy Graham
Reflection Questions:
In what ways can I help others find true rest in Christ?
Am I resting in Jesus, or just running on empty and calling it faith?
What burdens do I need to lay down that I keep carrying myself?
