What’s the Point…Of Our Rest?

November 2, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz

Title: What’s the Point…Of Our Rest?

Scripture Reading: Gen. 2:1-3

Sermon Outline:

1. The gift of Sabbath and why we need it.

2. The misuse of Sabbath and how to protect it.

3. The point of Sabbath and where to find it.

Discussion:

  • What is your biggest barrier to rest? Why does our culture resist rest?
  • What has been your experience with sabbath? How have you struggled to sabbath? 
  • Imagine for a minute, what could a sabbath look like for you personally? What most excites you about the potential of this gift from God?

Supporting texts: (in order of use)

  • 1 Jn. 5:3b, Ex. 20:8-11, Ex. 20:11, Ex. 20:8, Ex. 16:29-30, Deut. 5:15, Ps. 121:1-4, Gal. 4:8-11, Isa. 58:13-14, Lev. 23:3, Mt. 11:28-30, Col. 2:16-17, Heb. 4:7-10
  • John Ortberg, 6 Signs of Fatigue:

1. Things bother you more than they should, you are easily annoyed. 

2. It’s hard to make up your mind, even with simple decisions. 

3. Your judgment suffers, and the decisions you do make seem to be the wrong ones. 

4. Impulses to eat, drink, and spend are harder to resist than they otherwise would be. 

5. You are more likely to favor things with short-term gains and long-term costs. 

6. You have less courage

  • 7 Tips for Protecting Your Sabbath:

1. Set aside 24 hrs every 7th day (Preferably Sunday) 

2. Create a beginning and ending liturgy

3. Clear your day of anything that is not worship and rest

4. Resist the use of technology 

5. Prepare for it the day before 

6. Engage your family and community:

7. Make adjustments and rest in Jesus’ grace

Categories: What’s The Point? Series