Some may wonder why the focus on Sabbath the past few weeks. Jon and Morgan firmly believe that spiritual formation is key to Redeemer. Bible reading, prayer, sabbath and other spiritual practices are rapidly declining. They want to introduce us to spiritual practices to grow our faith. We all need mentorship in these areas.
Quick overview of the four areas surrounding Sabbath we have discussed: Stop, Rest, Delight and Worship.
Here are the scriptures we have used along the way. Gen 2: 1-3, Exodus 31:15, Col 2: 16, Mark 2:27, Exocus 16: 23-25, and Romans 12:1.
Jon started off this past Sunday discussing how American culture has a hard time with suffering and grieving. We can't sit in our sadness. Our strongest desires are not our deepest desires many times in the US.
Our body signals us when it needs something. Our soul may be signaling us that we need to slow down and just be with God. Are you listening to that urging?
The hope is that you can quiet your life down so that you can hear God and pay attention. May you commit to the practice of Sabbath. May you listen to your soul.
The church has gotten too much into entertainment and allowing Christians to be passive observers. We are called to action. We need to do the work and engage God.
We closed hearing from some women of Redeemer and how they honor Sabbath and some of the struggles they have encountered.
