About this episode

Rev. Ben Alexander discusses the challenge Jesus faced from the Pharisees regarding the Sabbath and the deeper meaning behind it.

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – June 7, 2026 When the Pharisees challenge Jesus about violating the Sabbath, he fires back by forcing them to think about the purpose of the Sabbath. How can we rise above the letter of the law and honor God’s intent? Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Ben Alexander

Topics covered

• Sabbath
• Pharisees
• Jesus
• law
• religion
• spirituality

Keywords

• Sabbath
• Pharisees
• Jesus
• Rev. Ben Alexander
• First Cary UMC
• Matthew 12:1-8
• religion
• spirituality

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Organizations: First Cary UMC

Books & works: Challenging Jesus

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