The Breakdown: "I Want The Blessing"

Main message: The sermon taught from Leviticus (especially chapter 25) that true stewardship means aligning with God's order — Sabbath, jubilee, and obedience — so God will command blessings that free and restore people, not just enrich individuals. Blessing requires trust (releasing control), repentance, and is meant to bless others.

Key points:

• The Jubilee principle: God owns the land and intends freedom — work six years, rest the seventh, and after seven sevens proclaim a 50th-year jubilee (social/economic reset).
• Blessing is broader than money; money can be a blessing but should not be the ultimate goal or corrupt morals.
• God’s blessings follow an order (Sabbath rhythm, tithing, obedience); you must live according to God’s order to receive His commanded blessing.
• Stewardship involves surrendering control — rest and trust God to provide and complete what we cannot — rather than trying to micromanage outcomes.
• Blessing is communal and restorative: it includes others (release of servants/slaves, care for the poor) and requires repentance (Day of Atonement) and restoration.
• The holy rhythms (Passover, Pentecost/Weeks, Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles) rehearse liberation, provision, accountability, and remembrance.

Scriptures mentioned: Leviticus 23, Leviticus 23:4-14, Leviticus 24, Leviticus 25, Leviticus 25:8, Leviticus 25:21