Celebrate Sabbath: Deeper Rest

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - Sabbath is more than a nap.

TEXT - Hebrews 4

1. Recognize the need for deeper rest.

Hebrews 4:1-2

Exodus 20:8-11

2. Make every effort to enter deeper rest.

Hebrews 4:9-11

Genesis 2

3. Come to Jesus and find deeper rest.

Hebrews 4:12-13

Matthew 11:28-30

Isaiah 26:3

NEXT STEPS

1. Come to Jesus and find rest.

2. Meditate on Hebrews 4:11-16.

3. Journal using this prompt: What prevents me from getting deeper rest?

4. Explore more with Tim Keller. https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/the-rest-giver/

JOURNAL PROMPT

What prevents me from getting deeper rest?

REFLECTION

The movie Chariots of Fire depicts the battle between Harold Abrams and Eric Liddell. The two fastest men of that time, they raced against each other at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

In the movie, Harold Abrams says, “I'm running the 100 yard dash because when that gun goes off I have 10 seconds to justify myself.” He worked hard to prove his worth and feel good about who he was.

Eric Liddell says, “God made me fast and when I run I feel His pleasure.” He did not work to earn this pleasure. He worked to celebrate the God who loved him, delighted in him, and gave him a good gift.

One man ran to earn his identity and value. The other man ran because he knew his identity and value. Two men working hard. One man was always weary even when resting. The other man was always resting even when working.

Which do you want to be?