Sabbath Rest

September 28, 2022

What comes to mind when you hear the word “sabbath?” In this episode, Adam and Micki Ann address preconceptions about the Sabbath and show why this sacramental time is an invitation not just to rest but to deepen intimacy with God.

As Adam shares, a mandatory Sabbath day can seem like the act of an “oppressive overlord,” but this couldn’t be farther from the truth; the Sabbath a holy, consecrated day, but it’s also an acknowledgement of human limitation and our intrinsic need to take a break from work. In fact, we’re encouraged to think about what “taskmasters” in our lives are keeping us from rest and peace. Of course, there’s mystery in why God made this day holy and blessed, and the only way to understand this better is to seek His heart.

Listen in to this episode to hear some practical steps for creating a day of rest. Plus, Micki Ann and Adam answer an important question: what if you work on Sundays?

 

Jump Through the Conversation

  • [1:31] Addressing misunderstandings about the Sabbath

  • [3:55] God’s creation of the first Sabbath

  • [8:54] Connection between the Sabbath, eternity, and Jesus’s work on the cross

  • [11:07] Defining sabbath rest

  • [14:54] What it means to “remember” the Sabbath

  • [20:20] What’s keeping you from resting?

  • [26:33] Plan, prepare, and practice

  • [29:35] Doing Sabbath on a different day

  • [33:11] Jesus and the Sabbath

  • [35:00] Information about the Chattanooga House of Prayer’s Sabbath Retreat Guide

 

Links and Resources

 

A resource of the Chattanooga House of Prayer