Not Good at Doing Nothing

In this episode of The AfterWords Podcast, Jason and Noel dive into one of the most misunderstood (and misapplied) commandments: the Sabbath. They explore its original intent, why it’s not explicitly commanded in the New Testament, and how it connects to Jesus as our ultimate rest. Along the way, they discuss ancient workarounds, accidental deep dives into Leviticus, and whether modern work-life balance is actually missing the point.

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy: You are to labor six days and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. You must not do any work you, your son or daughter, your male or female servant, your livestock, or the resident alien who is within your city gates. For the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in them in six days; then he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and declared it holy.

Exodus 20:9-11

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