6 Days of Work is > 7
Can we achieve more in six days with a day of rest than in seven days of continuous work? To answer this, let’s explore an often-overlooked aspect of creation—the Sabbath for the land, as described in Leviticus. Just as the land benefits from cycles of work and rest, so do we. The principles of letting […]
Organizing Your Life Around Rest
We all know the importance of rest, but integrating it into our lives consistently is often a challenge. If you already practice Sabbath regularly, congratulations—you’re ahead of the curve! However, if you often find yourself too busy to rest, it’s time to change that mindset. Rest must become a priority; otherwise, it will never happen. […]
Vacations/Sabbaticals/Retreats
In Lesson 3, we will investigate the significance of longer-term rest through retreats and sabbaticals. While vacations provide fun escapes, they often lack the spiritual focus essential for true rest and rejuvenation. Sabbaticals, however, mirror the concept of Sabbath in extended form—offering longer times of rest and reflection. Not every ministry can afford extended Sabbaticals, […]
Biblical Example of Work and Rest: Israel
In Lesson 2, Sandra will help us uncover the practices of the Jewish Sabbath and the potential to enrich our lives. Although we are not bound by Old Testament laws, the Jewish approach to Sabbath offers invaluable insights. The Hebrew word Shabbat means rest and remembrance—specifically of deliverance from Egyptian bondage. Similarly, our deliverence and […]
Biblical Example of Work & Rest: Jesus
In Lesson 1, we will journey through the life of Jesus to understand the balance of work and rest He maintained. In Mark 1, after an intense period of ministry filled with preaching, healing, and casting out demons, Jesus departed to a desolate place to pray. Even amidst pressing needs, He prioritized time with His […]
Introduction
Welcome to REST an enriching journey designed to help you embrace refreshing rhythms of sabbath and retreat. We believe a church is only as healthy as its leaders, and central to effective leadership is the ability to rest deeply in God’s presence. Over the course of seven sessions, Sandra Traver will guide you to explore […]
Defining Sabbath
When you hear the word “Sabbath,” do you think of it as a blessing or a burden? Is it less about rest and more about ritual for you? Many of us have wrestled with fitting Sabbath into our busy lives. But what if we told you that Sabbath is not just an old covenant ritual […]
