What is Sabbath? | Ep. 07

FREE GUIDE: https://www.firstmossbluff.com/llj 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 explore the concept of Sabbath, its biblical foundation, and its relevance for Jesus-followers today. This episode challenges listeners to reconsider their approach to work and rest, encouraging them to work from a place of rest rather than merely resting from work. 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: Sabbath is rooted in God's creation pattern and the Ten Commandments The purpose of Sabbath is rest, renewal, and rejuvenation Christians should embrace Sabbath as part of God's design for life Sabbath helps us acknowledge God's control and our dependence on Him There is "more" to life when we follow God's rhythms, including Sabbath Scripture for further reading: Genesis 2:2-3 - God resting on the seventh day after creation Hebrews 4 - Rest for the people of God Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5 - Ten Commandments, which include a Sabbath command Proverbs 16:9 - Man's plans vs God's plans Mark 2:27-28 - Jesus' teachings on the Sabbath being made for man Matthew 11:28-30 - Jesus offering rest to the weary Exodus 23:12 - Command to rest on the seventh day Isaiah 58:13-14 - Honoring the Sabbath and finding delight in the Lord Colossians 2:16-17 - Discussion of Sabbath in relation to New Testament believers Luke 5:16 - Jesus withdrawing to pray, aligning with the mention of Jesus getting away often Books mentioned in this episode: The Emotionally Healthy Leader - https://a.co/d/3EYv44a Practicing the Way - https://a.co/d/arg0h88