The Sabbath Rest

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Outline

Hook: How is your work-life balance?

I. THE GOODNESS OF WORK
"In the beginning, there was work.” – Tim Keller

II. THE WORK UNDER WORK
“For followers of Jesus, rest isn’t a sign of weakness. Rest is an act of profound resistance against the siren call of self-justification.” – Adam Mabry

III. OUR SABBATH REST
"‘It is finished’ is the lullaby of all things, our restless hearts included.” – Justin Whitmel Earley

IV. THE SABBATH DAY
“Labor is a craft, but perfect rest is an art. ... The (Sabbath) day is a palace in time which we build. It is made of soul, of joy and reticence.” – Abraham Heschel

Take-away: God's rules are the walls of a playground.

Resources

• Dan Allender, Sabbath
• Abraham Heschel, The Sabbath
• Tim Keller, Every Good Endeavor
• Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest