Gardens Part 15-Delight in Sabbath

Psalms 37:1-9, Matthew 6:25-34, Hebrews 4:9-11

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—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  

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Reflection Questions

1. What is something new that you have learned about Sabbath?

2. What are you fretting about?

3. What do you find DELIGHT in?

4. What specific worry would you like to have God help you replace with DELIGHT?

5. What do you need to STOP doing in order to find DELIGHT in the Lord and His creation?

6. Who could you invite into the delight of Sabbath?

7. Who in your life could teach you more about delight? Commit to reaching out to them this week about starting a conversation about Joy and Delight.

Daily Readings

Monday: Psalm 37:1-11

Tuesday: Psalm 23

Wednesday: Matthew 5:5, 6:25-34

Thursday: Philippians 4:6-7

Friday: Exodus 33:14

Helpful Instructions for reading

1. Start with silence. Relax in God’s presence. Imagine resting with Jesus.

2. Review the memory verse for the series: Matthew 11:28

3. Thank God for something that happened in the last 24 hours.

4. Read the verses slowly. Ask: How is God inviting me to rest in Him?

5. Finish in prayer for yourself, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, your church. Pray through the nations at www.prayercast.com/nations.html.