How do we know Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

In Mark 2:28, Jesus asserts, 'Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath,' claiming His authority over the Sabbath. This declaration is rooted in His work of salvation, which honors the rest the Sabbath symbolizes. By understanding the Sabbath's purpose as a day of rest and communion with God, we see that Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath invites believers into a deeper relationship with Him, where true rest is found. His role as the Savior means we no longer rely on ceremonial observance but rest in His completed work.