The Sabbatical Code: Rest, Forgiveness, Generosity

July 19, 2026
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Do you feel constantly overworked, burdened by past hurts, or unsure of how to genuinely help those in need? God originally designed the sabbatical year to provide deep rest, cancel overwhelming debts, and radically care for the poor. In this message from Deuteronomy 15, we discover how to practically live out the principles of the sabbatical code today. Learn how to find true soul rest in Jesus, forgive the moral debts others owe you, and practice tangible generosity in your everyday life.

00:00 – A Story of Radical Forgiveness (Les Misérables)
02:58 – What is the Sabbatical Code?
04:02 – Deuteronomy 15: Provisions of the Sabbatical Year
07:17 – Provision 1: Physical and Spiritual Rest
11:19 – Finding True Soul Rest in Jesus
15:14 – Provision 2: Canceling Debts
17:00 – A Personal Story About Forgiving a Financial Debt
21:16 – How to Forgive the Moral Debts of Others
24:15 – Provision 3: Kindness and Generosity to the Poor
27:37 – 3 Real-Life Examples of Practical Generosity

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