Today’s Point: Let us rest in God by remembering and rejoicing that He is our Creator and we are His people.
1. God rested to bless the seventh day and made it holy. (Genesis 2:1-3 ESV)
2. Imitating God’s rhythm of work and Holy rest. (Exodus 20:8-11 ESV)
3. Sabbath
a. Holy Rest
b. We depend on God
i. Exodus 16:3-5, 21-30 ESV
c. Christ is the Lord of the Sabbath
i. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lordeven of the Sabbath. (Mark 2:27-28 ESV)
Application and Reflection:
1. Where do we rest after a long day of labor at work, in our family, and in our community? Dowe rest on social media, the TV, and/or our interests?
2. How can we actively rest in God by remembering and rejoicing that God is our Creator andthat we are His people?