Sabbath Grace: Gen. 2:1-3

Series: Made for More: Identity, Purpose, and Grace in the Beginning Preached at Growing Faith Church, Liberty, NC September 21, 2025 1. The Sabbath is a Blessing (v. 3) 2. The Sabbath is Set Apart as Holy (v. 3) 3. The Sabbath is a Picture of Grace (vv. 1-3) 4. The Eternal Sabbath Comes Through Faith The Sabbath is not merely a list of restrictions but a divine blessing established at creation when God rested and made the seventh day holy. It serves as a reminder of both God's creative work and His redemptive acts. Our struggle to rest often reveals our reluctance to trust God's sovereignty. Jesus challenged legalistic Sabbath interpretations, declaring Himself 'Lord of the Sabbath.' Ultimately, the Sabbath points to the gospel—just as God rested when His work was complete, we rest in the finished work of Christ, entering God's true rest through faith rather than works.