God Of Days: Sabbath
July 31 & August 3
Sabbath is a weekly rhythm where God's people were commanded and invited to cease from work, to rest, remember their dependence on Him, and enjoy His presence.
When was the last time you felt rested, refreshed, and connected to God?
Our problem is that we haven’t taken rest and sabbath seriously.
Rest and sabbath are an invitation for your heart and soul.
Sabbath reminds us that we are not in control.
Sabbath reminds us that we are not loved based on what we do but on who we are.
The invitation to rest also includes an invitation to enjoy.
Walter Brueggemann, Sabbath as Resistance*
Sabbath isn’t practical; it is powerful and worth fighting for.
How to Sabbath well:
Rest Physically.
Do something spiritual.
Do something outside.
Play.
Be intentional with screens.
Community.
Wrestle with the “should's”
Plan ahead and say no.
When are you going to rest?
[d]Group questions
Read Matthew 11:28-30 together as a group.
What makes it difficult for you to rest?
How do you typically view Sabbath: as a burden, a luxury, or a gift? Why?
Moses gives two different reasons for the Sabbath: To trust God is in control and to remind us we are no longer slaves. Which one of these speaks to you and why?
The sermon gave practical ways to Sabbath well: rest, be in creation, enjoy community, play, worship, and say no. Which of those do you already do, and which would be a challenge for you to incorporate? What would it take to start?
We were all challenged to rest. When will you do yours? (If you have done yours, share how it went)