Gardens Part 16-Rest
Mark 6:30-32, Isaiah 40:28-31
Rest is essential to our spiritual lives. A well rested person easily resists temptation and easily loves. As believers we don't 'live for the weekend' but rest in God to be strengthened for a holy and loving life of work, prayer and relationships. What about you?
What habit(s) do you need to bring into your growth plan to grow in your rest?
Explore more ideas on how to cultivate growth in the Rest Garden with the Growth Plan at:
—FOR FURTHER STUDY—
For Further Study on Sabbath:
Bible Project’s Summary
https://bibleproject.com/bible-studies/sabbath/
Rich Villodas: Sabbath Keeping Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw_faZwoJkI
For Rest Guidance from RightNow Media:
24/6
Matthew Sleeth
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/358
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
John Mark Comer
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/729101
Free RightNow Account: www.stillnaz.com/rightnow
Message Reflection Questions
Begin with silence.
What did God say to you through the message?
What makes it difficult to find regular rest in Jesus?
What chaos and crises did Jesus face in Mark 6? What current crises or chaos are people in the church facing today?
Why is Jesus’ statement about Sabbath in Mark 2:27-28 good news?
Read Mark 6:30-32 again. Why is it important for disciples to come away with Jesus and get some rest?
What are some practical ways for you to “come away” with Jesus to get rest?
Close in prayer. Include prayers for the rest and restoration in our homes, workplaces and world. Read Isaiah 40:28-31 to conclude your prayer.
DAILY READINGS
For the Rest Garden series, we’re reading through texts that invite us to stop, delight, rest and contemplate.
Monday: Mark 6:30-32
Tuesday: Psalm 23
Wednesday: Mark 2:23-27
Thursday: Mark 3:1-6
Friday: Isaiah 40:28-31
Helpful Instructions for reading
Start with silence. Relax in God’s presence. Imagine resting with Jesus.
Review the memory verse for the series: Matthew 11:28
Thank God for something that happened in the last 24 hours.
Read the verses slowly. Ask: How is God inviting me to rest in Him?
Finish in prayer for yourself, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, your church. Pray through the nations at www.prayercast.com/nations.html.