Mark: True Rest || Rev. Michael Hands

The King’s Cross | Week 3 – True Rest In Mark 2:23–28, Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for allowing His disciples to pick grain on the Sabbath. But His response reframes everything: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” In True Rest, Rev. Michael Hands unpacks this moment to reveal a deeper invitation—rest not as a rule, but as relationship. Jesus isn't abolishing the Sabbath; He’s restoring its purpose. In Him, rest is no longer about restriction but restoration. It's not about religious obligation but relational renewal. This message challenges the rhythms we live by in a world driven by hurry, productivity, and pressure. Jesus, the true King, offers rest that is not earned but received—rest for the weary, rest for the soul. Mark’s Gospel continues to confront us with the reality of who Jesus is and what He calls us into. Will we receive the gift of true rest in Him? Head over to church.nu/messages to catch up on previous episodes of The King’s Cross.