Sermon notes
WHY REST?
Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3
Pastor Stephen Hsu
1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
—Genesis 2:1-3 NIV
Main Points
We rest because God ceased working on the 7th day & made it holy.
We rest to BE with Jesus.
Questions
What makes it difficult for you to rest?
Why do you work?
What is wearying you today?
28 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. 29 Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. 30 Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
—Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus (The Message paraphrase)