Wk 3 // July 27 & 28
Wk 3 // HOW TO HAVE THE BEST FAMILY WEEKEND
July 27 & 28, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Rest is important! It’s even one of the “Big 10” commandments given to us through Moses. Rest is so important to God that he modeled it for us by resting on the seventh day of creation. He didn’t need to rest but wanted us to see the importance. God loves us enough to tell us to take a regular “chill pill” - to withdraw from the stress of normal life and turn to his peace and rest.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Hebrews 4:1-7
Jesus constantly butted heads with religious leaders over the Sabbath and how it should be practiced. The most tragic thing about rigidly & religiously applying Scripture to our lives instead of pursuing a deep relationship with God and inviting him to write his Word on our hearts, is we devoutly & regularly miss the point! God has always had the most beautiful intention behind his gift of the Sabbath.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Hebrews 4:8-14
Intimacy is the key. All that God commands us in Scripture is designed to increase our intimacy with him, keep us from danger, or both. Sabbath rest is exactly that. Seek God with all you got. Withdraw from normal stress regularly. Enjoy his rest, which can be found only in an in-depth interaction with the God who loves you so much and commands you to rest.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would walk with you toward his Sabbath rest this week.
July 27 & 28, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- What is the most restful trip/vacation/retreat you’ve ever taken?
- Without traveling far away or significantly deviating from your normal life… what is the optimal setting for you to experience peace and rest?
Rest is important! It’s even one of the “Big 10” commandments given to us through Moses. Rest is so important to God that he modeled it for us by resting on the seventh day of creation. He didn’t need to rest but wanted us to see the importance. God loves us enough to tell us to take a regular “chill pill” - to withdraw from the stress of normal life and turn to his peace and rest.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Hebrews 4:1-7
- What is your understanding of the “Sabbath”?
- Is it possible to recognize and practice the Sabbath, but still not enter God’s rest, as discussed in this passage? Why or why not?
Jesus constantly butted heads with religious leaders over the Sabbath and how it should be practiced. The most tragic thing about rigidly & religiously applying Scripture to our lives instead of pursuing a deep relationship with God and inviting him to write his Word on our hearts, is we devoutly & regularly miss the point! God has always had the most beautiful intention behind his gift of the Sabbath.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Hebrews 4:8-14
- What does it look like to enter God’s rest?
- How do you enter God’s rest while practicing the Sabbath?
Intimacy is the key. All that God commands us in Scripture is designed to increase our intimacy with him, keep us from danger, or both. Sabbath rest is exactly that. Seek God with all you got. Withdraw from normal stress regularly. Enjoy his rest, which can be found only in an in-depth interaction with the God who loves you so much and commands you to rest.
APPLICATION
- What is one thing you’re going to do differently on your Sabbath day this week in order to embrace God’s rest?
- What is one small thing you’re going to try doing every day this week to embrace a smaller daily version of God’s rest?
PRAYER
Pray that God would walk with you toward his Sabbath rest this week.
