May 27, 2018 | Pastor Clay Peck
Sabbath Rest
1. God established a rhythm of ___________ and ___________
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work…’ (Exodus 20:8-10)
2. Work is a ___________ not a ___________
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15)
3. The Sabbath had at least three meanings:
- ___________ significance
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. (Exodus 31:12-13)
- ___________ significance
Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. (Colossians 2:16-17)
- ___________ significance
Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31)
4. Jesus offers me ___________ for my ___________
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:28-30)
