NCCpm - Reclaiming Awareness through Spritual Disciplines and Practices
September 15, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Exodus 20:8–11, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 2:2–3, Exodus 20:2
Exodus 20:8-11 (CSB)
-God created you to work.
Genesis 2:15 (CSB)
Genesis 2:2-3 (CSB)
-God created you to rest.
Exodus 20:2 (CSB)
-In contrast to a pharaoh who demands more and more work, we have a God that insists on rest.
-God equates success within the rhythm of work and rest.
-Sabbath rest as a command is not a response to work, it’s a response to slavery.
-Pharaoh rests, while we work. God rests, so we rest.
-The Sabbath is a 24-hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship.
-Sabbath: to stop; intermission
-Life will not stop if you don’t choose to stop
-Formation requires repetition
-Rest is essential to a life of discipleship to Jesus
-Prepare ahead of time
-Make it your own
-Think more than just spiritual