NCCpm - Reclaiming Awareness through Spritual Disciplines and Practices

Sep 15, 2024    Pastor Cedric Hill

Exodus 20:8-11 (CSB)


-God created you to work.


Genesis 2:15 (CSB)


Genesis 2:2-3 (CSB)


-God created you to rest.


Exodus 20:2 (CSB)


-In contrast to a pharaoh who demands more and more work, we have a God that insists on rest.


-God equates success within the rhythm of work and rest.


-Sabbath rest as a command is not a response to work, it’s a response to slavery.


-Pharaoh rests, while we work. God rests, so we rest.


-The Sabbath is a 24-hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship.


-Sabbath: to stop; intermission


-Life will not stop if you don’t choose to stop


-Formation requires repetition


-Rest is essential to a life of discipleship to Jesus


-Prepare ahead of time


-Make it your own


-Think more than just spiritual