Today's Sermon:

Entering the Rest of God II

Definition of Sabbath Rest: Ceasing from our labor (shabat), that we may rest in God (nuach), and refresh ourselves in Him (nephesh).

Reasons for a Sabbath Rest:

1. An Act of Humility

Reasons for a Sabbath Rest:

2. An Act of Dependence

Reasons for a Sabbath Rest:

3.An Act of Obedience

Reasons for a Sabbath Rest

4. An Act of Worship

The Essence of Sabbath Rest:

Sabbath Rest is Resting in Christ

Sabbath Rest is Abiding in Christ

"To abide in Christ means to keep up a habit of constant close communion with Him- to be always leaning on Him, resting on Him, pouring out our hearts to Him, and using Him as our Fountain of life and strength, as our chief Companion and best Friend."-J.C. Ryle

“Many, many thanks for your loving sympathy in my bereavement- I cannot properly say loss. I feel it an inexpressible gain. She is not lost. She does not love me less now, nor do I love her less, or less rejoice in her. And I do from day to day and every day so delight in the love of Jesus, satisfy my thirsty heart when most desolate from His fullness, feed and rest in green pastures…Never does He leave me…His own rest, His own peace, His own joy He gives me. He kisses me with kisses of love, which are better than wine…In His presence there is fullness of joy.”-Hudson Taylor

“Ah! My dear brother, what a wonderful expression is that, ‘In Christ Jesus.’ And what a wonderful fact is our being in Christ Jesus and He is us…so all-sufficient. It is like playing in the shallows of a boundless ocean- Oh the unsearchable riches of His fullness! And all is ours- for He is ours and we are His.”-Hudson Taylor

“In the midst of much joy and sorrow, the presence of our dear Lord has been a constant feast and a deep rest.”-Hudson Taylor