Fellowship of the Rockies (October 13th & 14th)
Psalm 23:2 ESV
Psalms 127:2 NLT
Psalm 23:2 ESV
1. Rest is a ______________
Exodus 20:8-11 ESV
2. Rest is a ______________
Exodus 31:14-17 ESV
Mark 2:27-28 ESV
3. Rest is a _______________
Psalm 92:1-2 ESV
Psalm 92:10 ESV
Psalm 92:12 ESV
Psalm 92:14 ESV
Isaiah 58:13 ESV
Isaiah 58:14 ESV
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
Life Group Notes:
1. How much sleep do you need in a 24-hour period? What differences do you notice in yourself when you get enough sleep as opposed to not enough sleep?
2. Do you think resting is a spiritual practice? Can you think of a time in Scripture where God commands us to rest?
Psalm 23:2 ESV
Exodus 20:8-11 ESV
3. Why do you think God gave us the Sabbath?
4. Practically speaking, what would it look like for you to set aside time devoted to rest and worship each week? Does this have to look the same for everyone? Why or why not?
Exodus 31:14-17 ESV
Mark 2:27-28 ESV
5. What did Moses mean when he said that the Sabbath was “a
sign” and “covenant forever” in Exodus 31?
6. How did Jesus modify the understanding of the Sabbath keeping
in Mark 2?
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
7. How are green pastures and still waters a benefit for sheep?
How do these images in Psalm 23:2 compare to the image of one who labors and is heavy laden in Matthew 11:28?
8. Why is rest important for the Christian life? What are the areas where you are currently most in need of rest: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually?