{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gospel of the Kingdom: The Lord of the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1-8)","description":"In this message from Matthew 12:1-8, we explore one of the most controversial moments in Jesus\u2019 ministry: when He declared Himself \u201cLord of the Sabbath.\u201d The Pharisees had turned God\u2019s gift of rest into a crushing burden, and when Jesus\u2019 disciples plucked grain on the Sabbath, the religious leaders were outraged. But Jesus responds with brilliant theological precision, showing that he is greater than the Sabbath. His claim wasn\u2019t just about religious freedom\u2014it was a declaration of His divinity, and it\u2019s what turned the Pharisees from opponents into murderers. But this passage isn\u2019t just ancient history; it exposes a trap we all fall into: turning good things into idols. Whether it\u2019s the Law, money, success, ministry, or even our kids\u2019 achievements, anything we cling to with frantic energy, anger, anxiety, and jealousy has likely become an idol. Learn how to spot idols in your life, pray the dangerous prayer to have them removed, and find true rest in Jesus\u2014the One who is greater than the Sabbath, greater than the Temple, and worthy of our ultimate worship. ","author_name":"Wellspring Church DFW","author_url":"http:\/\/www.wellspringdfw.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40116570\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40116570"}