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"God of Rest & Renewal" {Ps23:1-3} [Updated version of the original]
* Intro
- Summary of other attributes
- Purpose of sabbatical: R&R
- R&R available to all through our great, big God
* Ps23:1
- Declares transcendence of God
- Declares immanence of God
- States LORD's attribute as Shepherd
* Ps23:2 -- first responsiblity of Shepherd? Rest
* Importance of rest to God
- Lord rested on 7th day {Gen2:1-3}
- 4th Commandment {Ex20:8-1}
- Penalty for breaking 4th was death {Ex35:2}
* Why rest so important?
- We need it
- Originally created to rest
- Prepares us for other activities
- To have time to reflect & spend time w/ Lord {Mark6:30-32}
* Ps23:3 -- second responsibility? Renewal
* Why renewal so important?
- We need it {2Cor4:16}
- To become more like Christ {2Cor5:17}
* What does rest & renewal look like?
- Sabbath an attitude of heart
- Leisure not rest
- Sin can prevent us from rest
- Renewal not more of the same
- True rest & renewal only available through Christ
* Application
- Unrested? Rest
- Unchanged? Change
- Unbelieve? Believe