Luke 6: Lord of the Sabbath

In The Garden by Gordon Clinton Williams, M.Ed.

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The Sabbath began in a garden — but in Luke 6, the Lord of the garden walks among grainfields and restores a withered hand. What if the Sabbath was never about protecting a rule, but about restoring what sin has withered?

In this episode of In the Garden, we explore Gospel of Luke chapter 6 through the thread of Eden, Sabbath, and restoration. Genesis ends with a coffin in Egypt, but Luke reveals the Author of creation stepping back into His world — not to abolish rest, but to reclaim it.

When the Pharisees accuse the disciples of breaking the Sabbath for plucking grain, Jesus makes a stunning declaration: “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Luke 6:5)

The Sabbath was born in Eden (Genesis 2:3). It was never merely a restriction; it was a gift — a sign of wholeness, communion, and trust. But after  ... 

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