Knox Presbyterian Church (Ann Arbor)

“LIVING THE SABBATH: DELIGHTING THROUGH PLAYING” February 14, 2021, Part 22 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: DELIGHTING THROUGH PLAYING”February 14, 2021, Part 22 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
Our Sabbath-keeping God displays many traits. We will explore three of God’s traits described by the prophet Zechariah. A couple of these traits might be a bit surprising to us, His children.   
February 14, 2021Pastor Mike FrisonZechariah 8:1-8

“LIVING THE SABBATH: DELIGHTING THROUGH FEASTING” February 7, 2021, Part 21 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: DELIGHTING THROUGH FEASTING”February 7, 2021, Part 21 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
In Jesus’ kingdom, his table is a place of healing grace. Therefore feasting – and Sabbath feasting in particular – is a signpost of the kingdom.
February 7, 2021Pastor Bryan GregoryLuke 14:1-24

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING OPPRESSION AND MARGINALIZATION January 31, 2021, Part 20 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING OPPRESSION AND MARGINALIZATIONJanuary 31, 2021, Part 20 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
The system of Sabbaths in Israel reveals God’s heart of compassion for the oppressed and marginalized.
January 31, 2021Pastor Bryan GregoryLeviticus 25:8-17

“LIVING THE SABBATH – RESISTING ECONOMIC INJUSTICE” January 24, 2021, Part 19 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH – RESISTING ECONOMIC INJUSTICE”January 24, 2021, Part 19 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
Since the days of ancient Israel, the Sabbath has been intended to shape God’s people to care about the poor, the needy, and the sojourner.
January 24, 2021Pastor Bryan GregoryExodus 23:1-12
 

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLOITATION” January 17, 2021, Part 18 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLOITATION”January 17, 2021, Part 18 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLOITATION”January 17, 2021, Part 18 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH – RESISTING ENSLAVING EXPECTATIONS” January 10, 2021, Part 17 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH – RESISTING ENSLAVING EXPECTATIONS”January 10, 2021, Part 17 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
The Sabbath is God’s gracious gift that gives us relief from the burdens we carry and all the expectations that pile up on us.
January 10, 2021Pastor Bryan GregoryJeremiah 17:19-27
 

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING TECHNOLOGICAL TYRANNY” January 3, 2021, Part 16 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESISTING TECHNOLOGICAL TYRANNY”January 3, 2021, Part 16 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
Our digital word shapes us to look for connection and life through virtual means. However, Jesus is the vine through whom we find true connection and life. The Sabbath is an important way that God practices necessary technological pruning and spiritual fruit-bearing.
January 3, 2021Pastor Bryan GregoryJohn 15:1-6

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RENEWING BY CONSECRATING LIFE” November 22, 2020, Part 15 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RENEWING BY CONSECRATING LIFE”November 22, 2020, Part 15 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
Ezekiel describes the Sabbath as a sign – of God’s saving grace, of life free from idols, and of a life set apart for God.
November 22, 2020Pastor Bryan GregoryEzekiel 20:1-17
 

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RENEWING BY BEING STILL” November 1, 2020, Part 14 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RENEWING BY BEING STILL”November 1, 2020, Part 14 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
When the world seems to be falling apart, God is our refuge and strength. Therefore, he calls us to be still and know that he is the Lord.
November 1, 2020Pastor Bryan GregoryPsalm 46

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESTING SOCIALLY” October 25, 2020, Part 13 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”

“LIVING THE SABBATH: RESTING SOCIALLY”October 25, 2020, Part 13 in the series “A Sabbath Way of Life”
 
The Sabbath short-circuits the social abuses and dysfunctions that creep into our lives, and provides a grace-filled space where we can be socially and relationally healthy.
October 25, 2020Pastor Bryan GregoryNehemiah 13:15-22