How do you practice Sabbath? | Ep. 08

FREE GUIDE: https://www.firstmossbluff.com/llj Click the link in the description to receive a FREE devotional designed to help you on your path to living like Jesus. Welcome to the Live Like Jesus podcast, where we explore how Jesus lived, what He did, and strive to live like Him so we can replicate His actions in our own lives. In today's episode, we discuss the practical aspects of observing the Sabbath, emphasizing four key rhythms: stopping, resting, delighting, and worshipping. We also talk about how to intentionally incorporate these elements into your life, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries, finding personal ways to rest and rejuvenate, and connecting with God through creation and Scripture. This episode stresses that Sabbath is not about adding more to your schedules but about intentionally stopping and resting to acknowledge your dependence on God. Be sure to stay tuned for an opportunity to receive a free devotional designed to support you in your journey of living like Jesus. Meet our hosts: Bryan Carter - Lead Pastor at First Moss Bluff Church, a multisite church in Southwest Louisiana John Louviere - Connections Pastor at First Moss Bluff Lindsey Hebert - Wife, mom, member of First Moss Bluff Key points covered in this episode: Stopping work requires intentional boundaries and planning Rest looks different for each person but should be rejuvenating Delight involves finding joy in God's creation and blessings Worship should permeate all aspects of Sabbath observance Sabbath is a form of resistance against the world's constant busyness Scripture for further reading: Sabbath rest: Genesis 2:2-3 Exodus 20:8-11 Mark 2:27 Stopping work and resting: Exodus 31:15 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Delighting in God's creation: Psalm 19:1 Psalm 104 Worship and gratitude: Psalm 95:1-7 Colossians 3:16-17 God's care and provision: Psalm 23 Matthew 6:25-34 Resisting worldly patterns: Romans 12:2 1 John 2:15-17 Importance of rest and renewal: Matthew 11:28-30 Isaiah 40:31 Books mentioned in this episode: Practicing the Way - https://a.co/d/arg0h88Sabbath as Resistance- https://a.co/d/hmstNmB