What Is the Sabbath Really For? | John 5:1–18

What is the Sabbath really for? Continuing through the Gospel of John, Pastor Straton Michelle examines John 5:1–18 and the aftermath of Jesus healing a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. After Jesus tells the man to take up his bed and walk, religious leaders confront him because he is carrying it on the Sabbath. This sermon looks at the purpose of the Sabbath, why Jesus challenged the legalistic way it was being applied, and how the Sabbath was intended as a gift of rest, worship, remembrance, and reflection. Jesus' actions show that the intent of God's law matters, not merely the letter of the law. The message also considers Jesus' command to "go and sin no more." The healing was not simply a one-time experience. Jesus calls the man toward a transformed life, reminding us that encountering Christ should change the way we live. This sermon was recorded on October 19, 2025. --- 📖 Scripture: John 5:1–18; Exodus 20:8–11; Mark 2:23–28; Luke 14:1–6 🔔 Subscribe for more sermons, Bible teaching, and Christian encouragement. ⬇️ LINKS Website: https://silverlakechurch.org/ Facebook:   / 100067778869375   Instagram:   / gracecbiblechurchsl   --- 00:00 Introduction 07:07 Do you want to be healed? 14:17 What is the Sabbath actually for? 25:13 Is “go and sin no more” a call to sinless perfection? 29:29 What did Jesus mean when He said the Sabbath was made for man? #John5 #Sabbath #Jesus #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching