Sabbath: As Resistance
As we explore Exodus 16, we are invited to re-examine the 'Egypts' that we cling to — the unseen chains that keep us enslaved. Join us Sunday as we see how Sabbath is an act of resistance in a world with an insatiable appetite for more. May we reclaim our humanity, learn to trust, to pause, and remember that we are no longer slaves.
Scripture Reading: Exodus 16
This is week 3 of our sermon series on Sabbath
Respond Together:
What are the "Egypts" in your life — the habits, environments, or relationships — that you find hard to leave, even though they hold you in bondage?
How can we support one another in stepping out of our personal "Egypts" and journeying towards the "promised land" God has for us? In what areas of your life are you struggling to trust God's provision, similar to the Israelites' fear of not having enough manna?
How are you currently observing Sabbath in your life, if at all? What changes might you need to make to truly embrace Sabbath as a time of resistance to society's demands? How does the incessant cycle of production and consumption affect your self-worth? Can you envision a life where your value is not tied to your productivity?
Songs Together:
Tethered to the Cross - Danny O’Callaghan
‘Tis So Sweet
Simple Gospel - United Pursuit / I Could Sing of Your Love - Delirious?
Gratitude - Brandon Lake