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The Hunt for Rest (2 of 5)
Series: Soul Safari
Kerry Shook
Exodus 20:8-11
Read Exodus 20:8-11 (NLT)
1. WHAT IS A SABBATH?
Sabbath: a day of rest
Holy: set apart
2. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO TAKE A SABBATH?
- Your soul demands it
''The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. ...''
Psalm 23:1-3a (NASB)
- Your effectiveness requires it
''If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.''
Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV)
3. WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM TAKING A SABBATH?
- Conforming to our culture
''Don't become so well adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.'' Romans 12:2a (MSG)
- Addiction to busyness
''Be still, and know that I am God. ...'' Psalm 46:10 (NLT)
- Playing God
''Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, but the LORD your God brought you out with His strong hand and powerful arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to rest on the Sabbath day.''
Deuteronomy 5:15 (NLT)
- Failure to plan
4. WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR SABBATH?
- Refuel your soul
''You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other. ...'' Hebrews 10:25 (NCV)
- Recharge your emotions
- Rest your body
''Then Jesus said, 'Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.''' Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)
Chris Shook: We are in a series called Soul Safari and we've been, instead of hunting for animals, hunting for the things that our soul really needs. So instead of the big five animals, we're looking for the big five that our soul is desperate for. A ...
Series: Soul Safari
Kerry Shook
Exodus 20:8-11
Read Exodus 20:8-11 (NLT)
1. WHAT IS A SABBATH?
Sabbath: a day of rest
Holy: set apart
2. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO TAKE A SABBATH?
- Your soul demands it
''The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. ...''
Psalm 23:1-3a (NASB)
- Your effectiveness requires it
''If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.''
Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV)
3. WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM TAKING A SABBATH?
- Conforming to our culture
''Don't become so well adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.'' Romans 12:2a (MSG)
- Addiction to busyness
''Be still, and know that I am God. ...'' Psalm 46:10 (NLT)
- Playing God
''Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, but the LORD your God brought you out with His strong hand and powerful arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to rest on the Sabbath day.''
Deuteronomy 5:15 (NLT)
- Failure to plan
4. WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR SABBATH?
- Refuel your soul
''You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other. ...'' Hebrews 10:25 (NCV)
- Recharge your emotions
- Rest your body
''Then Jesus said, 'Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.''' Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)
Chris Shook: We are in a series called Soul Safari and we've been, instead of hunting for animals, hunting for the things that our soul really needs. So instead of the big five animals, we're looking for the big five that our soul is desperate for. A ...
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