sabbath rest

This is a message by Ps. Alex Stark from our Rhythms series, we hope and pray it’s been a blessing to you.

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This is a message by Ps. Alex Stark from our Rhythms series, we hope and pray it’s been a blessing to you.

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Newlife Church is one family, many churches and we exist to simply see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches.

You’ve joined us for Rhythms, a series exploring the essence of Christian life asking ’Who am I becoming?’. It’s about personal formation—shaping our lives with Christian values, moving beyond mere thoughts about God to practical habits and disciplines that mirror Jesus. These are our rhythms.We pray that this message is a blessing.

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This is a message by Ps. Dylan Ball from our Rhythms series, we hope and pray it’s been a blessing to you.

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Newlife Church is one family, many churches and we exist to simply see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches.

You’ve joined us for Rhythms, a series exploring the essence of Christian life asking ’Who am I becoming?’. It’s about personal formation—shaping our lives with Christian values, moving beyond mere thoughts about God to practical habits and disciplines that mirror Jesus. These are our rhythms.We pray that this message is a blessing.

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I. The rest which God provides. II. The rest which God's Word offers us. III. The rest which God's people are to offer to others.

From time to time, we open up our Facebook page and take questions from our audience.  We answer them on FINISH STRONG.  This is ALWAYS a popular podcast that challenges our Biblical knowledge.    We tackle a wide variety of topics that are on listeners minds in this episode.

Join us for a fascinating discussion this week as we answer tough questions like:  Where is God in the midst of tragedy?  Why were many Jewish people brutally murdered, including innocent babies on October 7th, 2023?  Will people who commit suicide go to heaven? Did miracles end after the book of Acts?  How should I start reading the Bible? Will we be married to our spouses in heaven?

We put in the time and searched out the Biblical answers to these questions. Now we hope you’ll take the time to listen and let us know what you think.

In this enlightening episode of "Finish Strong with Fearless Faith," join hosts Dan Wheeler, Terry Steen, and Brian Roland as they dive into a heartwarming and inspiring journey through their lives and the formation of their ministry. This episode opens with a casual and friendly introduction, setting the tone for an intimate and engaging discussion.

Discover the deep-rooted friendship that binds these three men, dating back to their college days in 1973. Listen as they recount the pivotal moments that led to the inception of 'Fearless Faith' and how their shared experiences and love for music played a crucial role in their spiritual journey.

The hosts share their personal paths to faith, revealing poignant childhood experiences that shaped their relationship with God. Each story is a testament to the power of early spiritual encounters in guiding life's course.

In a touching segment, Dan Wheeler provides a candid update on his recent health challenges, highlighting the importance of faith in overcoming life's hurdles. The trio then dives into the creative process behind their popular "Morning Cup of Inspiration," giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how they transform personal devotions and observations into motivational content.

The episode takes a deeper turn as they tackle difficult questions about God's presence in times of tragedy, the complexities surrounding suicide, and the transformative power of prayer. They offer insights into understanding the Bible, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone seeking spiritual guidance or simply looking to enrich their faith journey.

Tune in to this episode of "Finish Strong with Fearless Faith" for a blend of personal stories, spiritual insights, and heartfelt discussions that promise to uplift, inspire, and strengthen your faith.

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1:40: Late night vs. early morning, weekend recap, Tophouse, we’re failing at consistently running now, creative focus, focused work time, latest food preservations
14:12: Planning and discipline necessary for harvesting and sabbath rests
19:05: Kamut muffins and Uncle Vernon’s latest, the big difference in what we’re able to grow.
20:01: Sabbath views: Cultural considerations, making other people work by going out to eat. Westminster Standards, Qs 114-121
33:27: Self-righteousness that comes from taking Christian liberty or holding to strict adherence. Where is your heart? Keeping things in their place.
36:58: The kids’ current hymn study: Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus, it’s history, George Whitfield, and getting arms ripped off.
45:01: Molly’s tour Scotland and England with Ligonier Ministries, Stephen Hawking is buried in Westminster Abbey and it’s secularization.
48:12: Titus tells Molly a out William Wallace’s death, how do people get to the point of thinking things like this are okay and need to be done?
50:53: War is an apologetic for God- Pastor Bryan Clark, Trinity Church, Bozeman, MT; Miroslov Volf (Exclusion and Embrace- PRE revision)
55:09: Show Close

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Sermon 68 in Series

Exodus 25:23-40

[23] “You shall make a table of acacia wood. Two cubits shall be its length, a cubit its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height. [24] You shall overlay it with pure gold and make a molding of gold around it. [25] And you shall make a rim around it a handbreadth wide, and a molding of gold around the rim. [26] And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and fasten the rings to the four corners at its four legs. [27] Close to the frame the rings shall lie, as holders for the poles to carry the table. [28] You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, and the table shall be carried with these. [29] And you shall make its plates and dishes for incense, and its flagons and bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold. [30] And you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before me regularly.

[31] “You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The lampstand shall be made of hammered work: its base, its stem, its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it. [32] And there shall be six branches going out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of one side of it and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side of it; [33] three cups made like almond blossoms, each with calyx and flower, on one branch, and three cups made like almond blossoms, each with calyx and flower, on the other branch—so for the six branches going out of the lampstand. [34] And on the lampstand itself there shall be four cups made like almond blossoms, with their calyxes and flowers, [35] and a calyx of one piece with it under each pair of the six branches going out from the lampstand. [36] Their calyxes and their branches shall be of one piece with it, the whole of it a single piece of hammered work of pure gold. [37] You shall make seven lamps for it. And the lamps shall be set up so as to give light on the space in front of it. [38] Its tongs and their trays shall be of pure gold. [39] It shall be made, with all these utensils, out of a talent of pure gold. [40] And see that you make them after the pattern for them, which is being shown you on the mountain.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How does the ark function as a container of remembrance? How does the Bible help us to continually remember God’s work on our behalf?
2.   How is the table similar to the ark? In what ways do the table and lampstand further emphasize holiness?
3.   What is the purpose of the bread? How does it point backwards and forwards?
4.   How is the lampstand both functional and symbolic? What does it say about the Lord and his people?
5.   How does the lampstand with its lamps anticipate the coming of Christ? What does it practically look like for Christians to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14)?
6.   Now that we have looked at the furniture within the two sections of the tent, what justification do we have for saying that the tabernacle is deeply christological?

References: Hebrews 9:4; Leviticus 24:5-9; Philippians 4:19; John 6:32-35; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Exodus 27:20-21; John 8:12; 12:46; Matthew 5:14.

2 Samuel 6: 1-15 // Tom Nelson

Where is lasting joy found? It is not found in managing God, lasting joy is found in the presence of God. Without God, there is no lasting joy. C.S. Lewis thought a lot about joy. One of his interesting insights I think he had about joy was the importance of proximity when it comes to experiencing joy. “If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them.” Lewis is right, proximity matters, and so does presence. Joy flows in and through a close relationship with God himself. Without him, there is no lasting joy. Being yoked with Jesus leads us to a more attentive life, one that enjoys the presence of God and experiences lasting joy. He wants to show us the way. Will you trust him?

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When you find work that gives you joy, criticism arises: well, it must not be hard work (and hard work is the only work that counts); that's great you have that, but when are you getting a real job?; and, with your education and experience you should be able to get a good job, not this...whatever you're doing.

But are those things important? Will God only call you to do the most difficult things? What constitutes a "real" job? And isn't working for the kingdom "good"?

Answers to all this and more in today's episode as we continue to look at work, redefined.

When God said: "Six days you shall work, but on the Seventh you must rest," was it one command? Or two? That is, do we only work because we must? And only rest because we must? Or was this commandment put in place because without it, we would love work so much as to do it every day? My guess is most of us would take any any time off from our jobs that we could--but I don't think that's what God intended when He "prepared good works in advance" for us to do. Listen in as we try to re-imagine a life of working for God.

Episode 69 -  Unscrambling Christ's Easy Yoke

Feb 16, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we attempt to unscramble Christ's easy yoke. When Jesus offered rest to the weary and heavy-laden, He harnessed a yoke to His offer. Throughout the Bible, yokes are closely associated with the work of slavery and unfortunately, Christ's yoke has been mixed-up and misunderstood by many. So, let's try unscramble this one. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Garrett, J. K. (2016). Yoke. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.
• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

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• Empowered Manhood Podcast - One interview spread over three episodes. 
  E 66 - Part 1 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 67 - Part 2 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 68 - Part 3 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
• Hustle In Faith Podcast
  E 217 - Rethinking Rest w/ Gregory D. Hall

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• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
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Episode 68 -  What's Left of Sabbath Rest

Feb 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

Many of the books written on the topic of biblical rest focus largely on the observance of the Old Testament's fourth commandment. But the seventh-day sabbath is just a small sliver of what the Bible has to say on the topic. The author of Hebrews spends nearly two chapters discussing the "rest that remains for the people of God," yet never mentions the seventh-day sabbath anywhere in his argument.This prompts the question, "What's Left of Sabbath Rest?"

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Swoboda, A. J. Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018.
• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my interviews only my Podchaser.com Creator Page.

• Empowered Manhood Podcast - One interview spread over three episodes. 
  E 66 - Part 1 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 67 - Part 2 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 68 - Part 3 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
• Hustle In Faith Podcast
  E 217 - Rethinking Rest w/ Gregory D. Hall

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• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

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• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
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Feeling tired, worn out, or overwhelmed? God has a solution for that in His word - it's called the Sabbath! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares God's plan for Sabbath rest.

Most of us have little to no margin.
Your margin is the difference between your current activity and maximum capacity.

On a sheet of paper, a margin is an area of blank space where there is no activity before the edge. White space makes text readable. Margins make life livable.
Psalm 90:12
“God is nowhere” becomes “God is now here” when you add space.
 
God’s design for rest:
1. Deal with fear.
It’s fear that moves us beyond our margins.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
We fear missing out - Fear of missing out often leads to burning out.
We fear falling behind - Don’t worry about keeping up with the Jones, they’re broke too.
We fear that we are insignificant - Fear of not mattering has the potential to draw us
away from that what matters most.
 
2. Manage your time wisely.
Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
If you don’t decide how to use your time, others will decide for you.
Rest is not always the lack of activity but making time for what fill you and heals you.
 
3. Practice Sabbath rest.
God wants you to use His example and take a break.
Hebrews 4:9-10 “So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.”
For the Christian, the Sabbath is not a specific day when we rest, but a life of faith while we rest.
 
Jesus was always going off by Himself.
1. To prepare for ministry. Luke 4:1-2; 12-14-15
2. To get away after ministry. Mark 6:30-32
3. To make an important decision. Luke 6:12-13
4. To grieve. Matthew 14:1-13
5. To discern the will of God. Luke 22:39-44
6. To spend alone time with the Father.  Luke 5:16
 
If you try to do everything you won’t enjoy anything.
If you try to help everyone you won’t help anyone.  
 
Rest requires resolve.
 
Matthew 11:28-30 “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” 
 
Are you enjoying Sabbath rest?

In this episode we discuss the idea of the Kingdom theme that begins in the book of Genesis on the 7th day of creation. 

This episode is for anyone feeling tired, rundown, or overwhelmed. Sabbath, do you do it? Do you know what it is? Have you ever observed any Sabbath rhythms in you home?

My guest Amber Cullum is a wife, mom, speaker, and podcaster. The Grace Enough Podcast encourages Christians that God can use you to impact His kingdom no matter you story. Amber and her family have instituted time of Sabbath in their home and you will be surprised at how it has impacted every member of their family. She and I talk about studying scripture in community alongside mentors, why God commanded and modeled Sabbath, and practical tips for starting Sabbath rhythms in your own home. Spoiler alert, its not as hard nor boring as you might think.

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Do you have trouble being still? Is it difficult for you to quiet the chaos and draw close to God

This sequence of words may not be very appealing: “Be still, and know…” (Psalm 46:10)

First, being still is not as easy as it sounds. Second, we want to keep moving…discovering, knowing what lies ahead and what’s next… There is this natural urge to figure out and control our domains, even when doing ministry work. 

There’s so much to do and know. How can we just stop? 

This is the second part of Coffee with Jesus, episode 14 (Be Still). Co-hosts Todd and Sara talk about the struggle with domain and control. They talk about the process of “trusted knowing” and how it works. They will also share some tools you can readily use to be still and know the next step in the right direction.

Listen to the episode to know how to stop and connect with the gift of the Holy Spirit. And in doing so, learn the power behind this simple prayer: “God help!"

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Podcast Co-host: Sara Van Driel
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