The Bible tells us, in many ways, there is a rhythm or flow to how God has ordered creation. A part of God’s ordering is a day that meant for rest. A sabbath day, to restore and renew us, and to restore and renew our trust in God’s provision for us.

God calls this day of rest “holy.” Yet we live in a time where productivity and busyness are often used to gauge personal worth and where phrases like “I’ll sleep when I am dead” are tossed around. This study is mean to help us remember that rest is both “holy” and necessary as well as explore ways that we can reconnect with the idea that Sabbath can be and is a healing, important, and life-giving spiritual practice.

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This study will be divided into five sections. Each section will explore texts from the Bible’s Hebrew / Old Testament and New Testament. The wisdom and insights of various authors who have thought about the idea of Sabbath rest will be shared to think about and discuss. These authors may include:

• Barbara Brown Taylor

• Wendell Berry

• Matthew Sleeth

• Richard Wagamese

• and more!

Overview of the 5 Weeks

Week One: Wednesday, October 12: Remembering the Sabbath

Scripture passages: Genesis 2: 1-3; Exodus 31: 12-17; Deutoronomy 5: 12-15; Matthew 12: 1-12

Exploring: How God rests and calls it “Holy” God shares the command to remember and keep a time of rest How are we remembering the Sabbath?

Week Two: Wednesday, October 19: The Lord of The Sabbath

Scripture passages: Isaiah 61; Mark 2: 23 – 3:5; Colossians 2: 16-19;

Exploring: Jesus being questioned about Sabbath practices. The meaning of Sabbath

Week Three: Wednesday, October 26: Be Still and Know

Scripture passages: Psalm 46 Job 38-39; 42: 1-3; Luke 11: 1-10

Exploring: Taking time with God Listening for God The practice of prayer

Week Four: Wednesday, November 2: God Provides

Scripture Passages: Exodus 16: 4-35 1; Kings 17: 1-16; Psalm 104; John 20: 19-22

Exploring: Reminders of God’s providence. Where do we look to see God’s providence?

Week Five: Wednesday, November 9: Rest: A Spiritual Practice

Scripture passages: Leviticus 25; Isaiah 58: 3-14; Matthew 11:28-29

Exploring: How is Sabbath Rest a Spiritual Practice Building this spiritual practice into our lives.