Isn't the Sabbath just an Old Testament thing? Find out what Allen Parr has to say about it.
Talking Points:
- The Sabbath was something that was created at creation. God set it as a precedent for us to follow because he knew that we were going to need a day of rest.
- Here are 4 things you can do to take advantage of the Sabbath:
- Rest. In the midst of all the stuff we have going on, it’s good to take one day out of the week to recharge.
- Reconnect. Whether it’s reading your Bible, praying, listening to worship music, or all of the above, take the time to reconnect with God after a busy week.
- Relate. Get rid of all the distractions and relate to the people around you. Spend that time growing in your relationships with other people. 1 John 1:7
- Rejoice. The Sabbath is a great time to take a step back and thank God for all of his blessings.
- All this talk about the Sabbath is great, but it doesn’t really count unless you are working hard. Remember to honor God with the way you work and rest!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Make a list of all that you do in a week (homework, activities, sports, entertainment). What do these activities say about your priorities right now?
- What do you think of when you hear the word Sabbath? Why don’t we hear more about this idea in church today?
- Read Genesis 2:2. Why do you think God chose to rest?
- As of right now, do you work hard enough? Do you rest enough? Explain.
- Read Proverbs 16:3. What does this verse tell us to do? Of the 4 R’s mentioned by Allen, which one is easiest for you to do? Which one is the hardest?
- Read 1 John 1:7. What does this verse say we need to do to have real fellowship with one another?
- Make a plan for how you will observe the Sabbath in your life.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
