Practically Christian: Stop. Rest. Delight. - The Table Discussion Questions - May 29 ,2025

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Series Recap

Practically Christian

Living our faith in real, tangible ways.

Previous practices: Scripture • Prayer • Silence & Solitude

Tonight’s focus: Sabbath

Big Idea

Rest isn’t weakness — it’s worship.

Sabbath isn’t just a day off — it’s a gift that reconnects us with God.

Genesis 2:2–3

“By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested… Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy.”

Why Sabbath Matters

A rhythm built into creation

A reminder that we are not what we produce

A space to stop striving and start delighting

Exodus 20:8

“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.”

Sabbath is a command, not just a suggestion.

What Gets in the Way?

We tie our worth to our work

We’re addicted to noise

We don’t know how to slow down

We think Sabbath is a luxury

Sabbath = Trust

Choosing to rest is a declaration:

I am not what I do

God is in control

My limits are not a flaw

Four Sabbath Movements

1. Stop – Put the to-do list down

2. Rest – Let your body and mind breathe

3. Delight – Enjoy what is good

4. Worship – Recenter on God’s presence and goodness

Sabbath Can Be...

A walk outside

A slow meal with friends

A nap without guilt

Unplugging from screens

Listening for God’s voice

Sabbath Is a Gift

You don’t have to do it perfectly.

You just have to receive it.

Start small. Start somewhere. Start now.

Final Word

“Come to Me, all who are weary… and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Rest isn’t doing nothing. It’s trusting that God is doing something.

Discussion Questions

1. When was the last time you truly felt rested?
2. What does rest typically look like for you?
3. What stood out to you about the idea of Sabbath?
4. Why do you think God made rest a command, not just a suggestion?
5. Which of the four Sabbath movements (Stop, Rest, Delight, Worship) feels most needed right now?
6. What’s one small way you could practice Sabbath this summer?
7. What would you need to let go of in order to rest?
8. How can this table help you build a rhythm of rest?