Rest

How to listen like (another) Mary this Christmas | Luke 10:38-42 |
A message from our carols service. Outline Martha’s complaint Mary’s better choice
The Good, Gentle, Greater Kingdom | Matthew 12:1-21 |
Where can we find true rest? When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for not ‘keeping’ the Sabbath, he responds by showing that he is the greater Sabbath, King, and Temple. Outline Jesus is Greater (vv1-8) Jesus is Good (vv9-14) Jesus is Gentle and Just (vv15-21)
Kingdom of Rest | Matthew 11:25-30 |
Are you weary or burdened? In this message, we hear Jesus invitation to those who are. Outline What pleases God? (vv25-27) What is Christ’s heart? (vv28-30) Find Rest in Christ During the sermon two books by Dane Ortland were mentioned: Gentle and Lowly The Heart of Jesus
Lord of the Sabbath | Luke 2:23-3:6 |
Do you need rest and re-creation? Jesus shows us how humanity has the ability to take what is made for joy and make it a burden. But in this message from Mark, we hear Jesus came to give rest and life. Outline Remember the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15) Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-38) Saviour of the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-6) Resting in Christ
Holy Rest | Leviticus 23-27 |
Holy times (Leviticus 23) for holy rest in God’s presence (Leviticus 24:1-9) Resting in God’s Presence Colossians 2:16-17; Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 127:2