In a world that never stops, many of us are caught up in the cycle of work, stress, and pressure, leaving us yearning for rest. But true rest is not just about slowing down or taking time off. Join us to discover how Christianity offers peace and balance in the midst of the constant grind.
We all know rest is important, yet many of us find it hard to rest. Even when we stop working, our hearts still race with worries and pressures. Why is it so difficult to rest, even when we try? Maybe it’s because rest is not just about stopping work, it’s about something deeper we often overlook. Let's find out what it is through the first message of this series.
1. In what ways do you find your work exhausting, frustrating, or unfruitful? Do you find yourself working towards rest or working out of rest?
2. How has the fear of not having enough driven you to keep working and kept you from resting?
3. Apart from providing for your needs, how would you feel if you try and fail to find a job for the next one year? What does this tell you about where you get your significance?
What is rest really for? Is it just recharging our bodies, escaping life’s pressures, or distracting ourselves for a while? Or could it be something deeper? This message uncovers God’s purpose for rest and shows how His design offers us a better rest.
1. What work or activities have you had to set aside to keep Fridays and Sundays for God? Why is ceasing from work to do these things important?
2. The Israelites repeatedly violated the Sabbath because they did not trust God. In what ways do you struggle to trust that God is your Lord and provider?
3. What is the relationship between Sabbath and Christ? How is the rest we find in Christ different from simply taking a long break or binging on sleep?
Life is busy and hectic, making it hard to feel rested. Is it possible to find rest in the middle of it all? In this message, we’ll look at how to find real rest that lasts, even when life doesn’t slow down.
1. What activities, habits, or commitments tend to eat into your time for rest, and what steps can you take to minimise or even stop doing them?
2. How difficult do you find it to practise solitude, stillness, and silence? How would you fare if you stopped using your phone for a day?
3. Is the rest that you are getting like what the rest of the world experiences? What must you do so that you can “come away with Jesus” to experience the rest that he offers?