Luke 6:1-11

This sermon addresses two Sabbath-day conflicts between Jesus and the Pharisees—disciples gleaning grain and Jesus healing a man’s withered hand. Pastor Jon Bryars highlights that while the Pharisees had moved "beyond God’s word" into rigid traditionalism, Jesus reveals the true heart of the Sabbath: liberty, restoration, and mercy. Bryars explains that the Sabbath was meant to reflect God’s character as both Creator and Redeemer, and that by declaring Himself "Lord of the Sabbath," Jesus fulfills the promise of the Year of Jubilee. Ultimately, the sermon contrasts a religion of heavy burdens with the invitation of Christ to find true rest in His finished work.