2024 - Year of Rest
So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; -Hebrews 4:9Welcome to 2024: The Year of Rest.
Time and time again God calls us into rest through scripture. We read stories of Jesus retreating into the hills, journeys being paused, and creation being celebrated with rest.
So what does it mean for God’s people to engage in rest?
Throughout 2024 we will explore this question, not just through sleep or vacation time, but through little moments each day that nourish and renew us.
Sent by the Crucified and Risen Jesus to
Make Disciples, Equip Leaders, Strengthen Parishes, and Nurture New Communities
for the Renewal of Northwestern Ohio and the World.
Bishop’s Year of Story Writings
Keep the Sabbath
“Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. For six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to...
God’s Rhythm of Rest
And there was evening, and there was morning, the first day.
And there was evening, and there was morning, the second day.
And there was...
A Time to Rest Bible Study
Welcome to 2024:...
All Who are Weary
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from...
Sermon
Series
The people of God can experience rest in many ways, but what does it mean for worship leaders to rest?
This video and written sermon are free for anyone to use, whenever you need to use it.
May it bring you a moment of rest in your worship planning and leading.
Called to Rest
Pastor Drew Tucker, Executive Director of HopeWood Outdoors, invites us to reflect deeper on the meaning of rest. Rest isn’t just about sleep, but about accepting God’s invitation to rest in our belovedness as children of God.
Bible
Study
A Time to Rest
In Hebrews 4, we read about the promise of God’s rest: “So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). Most Bible scholars agree that Hebrews was written for Jewish folks who are now living as followers of Jesus, the Messiah. These early Christians are being pressured by the Jewish community to return to the old ways.
The author of Hebrews relooks at Jewish tradition, values, and Scripture through the lens of Jesus. Hebrews begins, “Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son…” (Hebrews 1:1-2a).
-Bishop Beaudoin
Bible Study
A Time to Rest
Rest
Calendar
Instead of our traditional daily Bible reading guide we invite you to engage in daily rest practices, using the seven types of active rest. By grounding these practices in a weekly Bible verse, we pray this guide will help you discover moments of rest and peace.
January Rest Calendar
February Rest Calendar
March Rest Calendar
April Rest Calendar
May Rest Calendar
Resources
Seven Types of Active Rest
7 Types of Active Rest (PDF)
