Evergreen Christian Community

The Big Idea: God calls us to rest because it testifies to our faith in Him and releases blessings into our lives. Exodus 20:8-11 (p. 52) The fascinating thing about this commandment is that it is INVISIBLE. -Matthew 12:1-8 (p. 683) This commandment is a GIFT from God. -Mark 2:27 (p. 700) What Is This Commandment Really About? 1. It is not about RESTING from work, it’s about TRUSTING in God. -Exodus 16 (p. 49) -Deuteronomy 5 (p 125) 2. It is not about the DAY of the WEEK, but about the POSITION of the HEART. -Colossians 2:16-17 (p. 822) 3. The Sabbath is every MOMENT in JESUS. -Hebrews 4:1-11 (p. 839) There are consequences when we DON’T REST. The new Law has two rules- and both of them depend upon SABBATH. Rested, whole, healthy people make better RELATIONSHIPS.