Episode 7: Messianic Kiddush Prayers for the Sabbath

Summary

In this conversation, Jon and Jim discuss the practice of Kiddush and the blessings and prayers that accompany the ushering in of the Sabbath. They explore different approaches to Sabbath observance and the significance of rest. They also delve into the meaning of Kiddush and its connection to the Exodus from Egypt. The conversation highlights the personal and communal aspects of Sabbath observance and the importance of intentionality in setting apart the day. They conclude with prayers for shalom and rest for all who observe the Sabbath.

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction and Background

02:17 — Discovering Kiddush

03:48 — Intentionality in Ushering in the Sabbath

06:12 — Different Approaches to Sabbath Observance

07:03 — Meaning of Kiddush

08:03 — Lighting the Sabbath Candles

09:02 — Blessing Over the Wine

09:30 — Covering the Eyes During the Lighting of the Candles

10:01 — Personal Interpretation of Sabbath Observance

11:17 — Finding a Balance in Sabbath Observance

12:47 — The Significance of Resting on the Sabbath

13:57 — Reading Genesis 1:1-2:3

14:24 — The Blessing Over the Wine

15:20 — The Blessing Over the Bread

17:12 — The Sabbath as a Depiction of the World to Come

19:17 — Additional Verses and Prayers

32:05 — Praying for Shalom and Rest

Takeaways

• Kiddush is a way of sanctifying the Sabbath and setting it apart as a holy day.

• Sabbath observance can vary among individuals and families, but the intentionality and heart behind it are key.

• The Sabbath is a time to remember and reflect on God's creation and His rest, as well as His deliverance and redemption.

• The blessings and prayers during Kiddush serve as reminders of God's provision and His presence in our lives.

• Sabbath observance is an opportunity to experience a foretaste of the world to come and to find rest and restoration in God.