Sermon Recap 🎬
Pastor discuses the importance of rest and the Sabbath, sharing personal experiences of exhaustion. He references Genesis, highlighting God's example of rest on the seventh day. Pastor warns against society's obsession with work and technology, advocating for a balance that includes rest. He emphasizes the benefits of rest for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, urging listeners to prioritize rest and find joy and peace in God's presence.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you could instantly become an expert in any hobby, what would it be and why?
Discussion Questions 💬
- Why do you think rest is the only spiritual discipline mentioned in the Ten Commandments?
- Pastor emphasized that rest is the only spiritual discipline mentioned in the Ten Commandments.
- How can you make rest a priority in your life and apply this commandment?
- How can excessive technology use hinder our ability to fully rest?
- Pastor mentioned that technology, like smartphones, can lead to burnout and hinder our ability to get the rest we need.
- What are some ways you can set boundaries around technology use and create more intentional rest in your life?
- In what ways can honoring the Sabbath and taking a true day of rest lead to prosperity and efficiency in our lives?
- Pastor discussed the success of companies like Chick-fil-A and B&H Photo who prioritize a day of rest.
- Do you currently honor the Sabbath? If not, how can you begin to do so, and what positive impacts might it have on your life?
- What activities or places bring you rest and why?
- Pastor encouraged individuals to find activities and places that bring them rest, such as being by the water or in the woods.
- How can you make more time for these restorative activities and incorporate them into your weekly routine?
- How can we find true contentment through a relationship with Jesus, rather than constantly pursuing material possessions?
- Pastor reminds listeners that true contentment comes from pursuing a relationship with Jesus.
- In what ways might you be seeking material things over a relationship with Jesus, and how can you shift your focus to prioritize your spiritual well-being?
Prayer 🙏
• Ask for prayer requests first
• Pray for God to help us find and honor a day of rest each week
• Pray for strength to manage our time effectively throughout the week
• Pray for contentment in what we have, valuing rest over the pursuit of more