{"id":105783,"date":"2023-06-15T21:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T01:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=105783"},"modified":"2023-06-21T09:02:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T13:02:44","slug":"john-mark-comer-sabbath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/john-mark-comer-sabbath\/","title":{"rendered":"John Mark Comer: Sabbath Observance Helps You Eliminate Hurry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How does a weekly holiday sound to you? What might you learn from Jesus about keeping the Sabbath?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to John Mark Comer, Sabbath observance is an excellent way to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/follow-the-example-of-jesus\/\">example of Jesus<\/a> and slow down your pace of life. He discusses how Jesus honored the Sabbath and shares ways that you can observe and enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to understand how to honor the Sabbath as Jesus did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-john-mark-comer-on-sabbath-observance\">John Mark Comer on Sabbath Observance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to John Mark Comer, Sabbath observance allows you to <strong>slow down for a <em>full day<\/em> every week. <\/strong>The Sabbath provides an opportunity to take a break from your usual, rushed routine (such as work and chores) so you can engage in slow-paced, meaningful, and spiritual experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/2015\/3\/18\/20478968\/5-major-world-religions-how-do-they-worship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">several cultures and religions<\/a>, people devote at least one day of the week to intentionally slowing down and engaging in meaningful, spiritual activities. For example, many Jewish people observe Shabbat, a stretch of time (usually from Friday to Saturday evening) spent enjoying a special meal and engaging in prayer and blessings. Some who observe Shabbat also refrain from work and chores, such as shopping, on these days.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll begin this section by exploring why Jesus honored the Sabbath, as you may be inspired by his example. Then, we\u2019ll discuss how <em>you<\/em> can best honor the Sabbath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-jesus-honored-the-sabbath\">How Jesus Honored the Sabbath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gospels reveal that Jesus regularly honored the Sabbath.<strong> <\/strong>According to Comer, Jesus did so for multiple reasons. First,<strong> he did so to obey God\u2019s commandment. <\/strong>One of God\u2019s Ten Commandments is \u201cRemember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy\u201d (Exodus 20:8). By \u201ckeeping it holy,\u201d God meant taking a break from your typical routine to spend the day worshiping him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-purpose-driven-life\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Purpose Driven Life<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Pastor Rick Warren says that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-purpose-driven-life\/1-page-summary#five-everyday-acts-of-worship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>obeying<\/em> God goes hand-in-hand with <em>trusting<\/em> God<\/a>: It\u2019s easier to obey God\u2019s commandments if you trust that he knows what\u2019s best for you and has a plan for you. In this case, trusting that God believes it\u2019s good for you to break from your typical routine will help you honor the Sabbath day.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, <strong>Jesus honored the Sabbath to experience enjoyment. <\/strong>When the Pharisees critiqued Jesus and his followers for how they spent their Sabbath, Jesus replied, \u201cThe Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath\u201d (Mark 2:27). Comer interprets this line to mean that God created the Sabbath as a gift for us to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Comer doesn\u2019t explore the full context for this line\u2014why did the Pharisees critique the way Jesus and his followers spent their Sabbath? According to one Christian author, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipchan.org\/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Pharisees were known for enforcing strict rules for how to spend the Sabbath<\/a>. They objected to how Jesus and his followers spent one particular Sabbath: walking through fields and gathering grain to enjoy eating. Prior to saying \u201cThe Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath,\u201d Jesus reminded the Pharisees of the time when David ate and shared bread that only high priests were permitted to eat. Then Jesus told the Pharisees that David\u2019s choice wasn\u2019t unlawful because he was taking care of himself and others. Thus, Jesus implied that he resisted worship focused on <em>rules<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipchan.org\/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man\/#:~:text=The%20Sabbath%20was%20made%20such%20that%20God%20intended%20for%20it%20to%20take%20care%20of%20us.%20God%20intended%20that%20the%20day%20of%20rest%20would%20not%20be%20a%20burden%20for%20us%2C%20but%20we%20would%20embrace%20its%20practice%20and%20see%20its%20value%20in%20restoring%20our%20minds%2C%20bodies%2C%20and%20souls.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instead preferring worship focused on <em>enjoyment<\/em> and <em>self-care<\/em><\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, <strong>Jesus honored the Sabbath to continue a tradition of resisting oppression. <\/strong>The Old Testament explains this connection between honoring the Sabbath and fighting oppression: Moses delivers the Ten Commandments to an audience of slaves who escaped Egypt, and the commandment about the Sabbath reads: \u201cRemember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day\u201d (Deuteronomy 5:15). According to Comer\u2019s interpretation of this passage, this commandment frames <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/rest-as-a-form-of-resistance\/\">rest as a form of resistance<\/a> against oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Resting as a Form of Resistance Against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cycle-of-oppression\/\">Racial Oppression<\/a><\/strong><br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hachettebookgroup.com\/titles\/tricia-hersey\/rest-is-resistance\/9780316365536\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Rest Is Resistance<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>poet and activist Tricia Hersey echoes this idea that resting is a strategy for resisting oppression, and she explores how this message is particularly relevant to people of color.<br><br>First, Hersey explains that people of color are especially in need of rest. She explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/white-male-supremacy\/\">white supremacy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/capitalism-theory\/\">capitalism<\/a> exploit people of color as a means to increase production, both historically (such as through chattel slavery) and today\u2014for example, consider how people of color are overrepresented in low-wage jobs. This exploitation leaves people of color exhausted spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally.<br><br>Hersey frames rest as a way to resist this exploitation. She explains that while she was in seminary school, she learned that her body is a \u201cdeep reflection of God\u201d and that she must treat her body well by resting properly. She says that people of color can treat their bodies well and resist the systems that exploit them by demanding rest. This might mean, for example, carving out time for regular naps or saying \u201cno\u201d when asked to take on too many responsibilities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-honor-the-sabbath\">How to Honor the Sabbath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you honor the Sabbath, as Jesus did? Comer says you should make it the most enjoyable day of the week, one you consistently look forward to. <strong>By making the Sabbath enjoyable, you\u2019ll <\/strong><strong><em>want<\/em><\/strong><strong> to observe it, and it\u2019ll feel easier to observe. <\/strong>For example, spend your Sabbath praying to God, tending your garden, listening to your favorite Christian rock album, or enjoying a slow-paced meal with members of your parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How Easy and Fun Should It Be to Follow Jesus?<\/strong><br><br>Comer offers strategies that make it easier and more fun to follow Jesus\u2019s habits, such as using gamification to slow your daily tempo and ensuring the Sabbath is an enjoyable day.<br><br>Comer\u2019s emphasis on fun and ease contrasts with the approach of some other Christian pastors. For instance, in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-cost-of-discipleship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Cost of Discipleship<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer says that Christians should follow Jesus by voluntarily adopting <em>difficult <\/em>lifestyles. He explains that Christ\u2019s life was characterized by suffering, and therefore <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-cost-of-discipleship#suffering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best way to follow him is to mimic his suffering<\/a>. For instance, Bonhoeffer recommends that Christians voluntarily fast and commit to a life of poverty.<br><br>While this suffering is meant to be difficult, Bonhoeffer says that it improves your life. First, suffering makes you more virtuous. By denying yourself pleasures (such as food), <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-cost-of-discipleship#self-denial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you\u2019ll improve your capacity for resisting the temptation to sin<\/a>. Second, suffering makes you less worried. By living a life of poverty, for instance, you\u2019ll free yourself from the fear of loss. If you lack material possessions, you don\u2019t have to worry that a disaster (such as war or a house fire) could destroy what you hold dear.<br><br>Despite these differences, Comer\u2019s and Bonhoeffer\u2019s approaches also overlap. For instance, both pastors emphasize the importance of developing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/personal-relationship-with-god\/\">personal relationship with God<\/a> through prayer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does a weekly holiday sound to you? What might you learn from Jesus about keeping the Sabbath? According to John Mark Comer, Sabbath observance is an excellent way to follow the example of Jesus and slow down your pace of life. He discusses how Jesus honored the Sabbath and shares ways that you can observe and enjoy it. 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