Sabbath: Work and Rest as Worship
Since the beginning, the universe has pulsed with a rhythm that continues to this day - work and rest. Movement and stillness. Dive into the Scriptures as we explore the 'why' behind our work and the beauty of rest. Join us this Sunday as we begin a series on Sabbath and what it means for the people of God to embody rest in a restless world.
Scripture reading: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:1-2, 8-11
This is Week 1 of our series on Sabbath
Reflect together:
In Genesis, God rested after the work of creation: How does this divine rhythm of work and rest challenge the way you approach your own work and rest each week?
The Israelites were slaves in Egypt, valued only for their labor. When God commands rest in the form of Sabbath, it was a radical shift from this. How does the idea that your value isn't solely based on your productivity resonate with you?
By observing the Sabbath, the Israelites had to trust that God would provide for their needs. In what areas of your life do you find it challenging to trust that if you rest, everything will still be okay? The Sabbath wasn't just an individual practice; it was a communal one. How might the concept of shared rest strengthen our connections to one another?
Our songs together:
Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship
Come as You Are - Crowder
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
Rest On Us (response) - Maverick City Worship