Following Jesus’ promise to give our souls rest, Matthew shares two moments of tension between Jesus and Jewish religious leaders about Sabbath: a day of the week given to remember and experience the rest God took on the seventh day of creation. While the Pharisees leave furious, Matthew again points to Jesus as the prophesied Savior.

1. Matthew 12:8 - Do spiritual disciplines feel taxing to you, or refreshing? Think of the ways and places you connect most with Jesus, and plan time to engage in that way this week.
2. Matthew 12:12 - Do you tend to see helping people as “work,” or as “doing good?” Ask God to increase your compassion and motivation to help others—then look for opportunities to do so today.
3. Matthew 12:21 - What brings you hope? Write out some ways you have found hope in Jesus.

• The Bible Project: Sabbath
• Guided Prayer: Rest
• “Learning How to Rest” – Sermon