The Principle of Rest

The Big Idea: God calls us to rest because it testifies to our faith in Him and releases blessings into our lives.

Exodus 20:8-11 (p. 52)

The fascinating thing about this commandment is that it is INVISIBLE.
-Matthew 12:1-8 (p. 683)

This commandment is a GIFT from God.
-Mark 2:27 (p. 700)

What Is This Commandment Really About?

1. It is not about RESTING from work, it’s about TRUSTING in God.
-Exodus 16 (p. 49)
-Deuteronomy 5 (p 125)

2. It is not about the DAY of the WEEK, but about the POSITION of the HEART.
-Colossians 2:16-17 (p. 822)

3. The Sabbath is every MOMENT in JESUS.
-Hebrews 4:1-11 (p. 839)

There are consequences when we DON’T REST.

The new Law has two rules- and both of them depend upon SABBATH.

Rested, whole, healthy people make better RELATIONSHIPS.