Sabbath Rest

SPEAKER: Josh Taylor

PASSAGE: Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:11; Deuteronomy 5:15; Mark 2:27

In Week 2 of our Rooted series, we explore Sabbath Rest—not as a religious rule, but as a gift from God that restores our souls. Through Genesis, the Sabbath commands, and Jesus’ words in Mark 2:27, we see that Sabbath is woven into creation and connected to freedom: we’re human, not machines… and we’re free, not slaves.

This teaching walks the path of why God created Sabbath, how Jesus restored it, and what it means for us today, especially in a culture of hurry, hustle, and exhaustion. You’ll also hear five simple, practical steps to start practicing Sabbath in your current season—by setting aside time, stopping work, resting your whole self, delighting in what gives life, and marking the day with meaningful ritual.

Sabbath is God’s gift of rest that roots us in trust, frees us from striving, and allows us to enjoy life with Him.