Rest

Show Notes

This week at the Eagle Community Church of Christ in Mont Belvieu, TX, John Gunter talks about the importance of getting rest and viewing the Sabbath the way Jesus viewed it. We are all probably way too busy. The culture in the United States is one of working hard all the time. This shows up in the average hours per year we work compared to other countries. It also shows up in just how few vacation days we normally get, and how we often do not take all of the days we are given. John challenges the church to give some time back to God in an unapologetic time of rest, while thanking God for his gift, and relinquishing our perceived control on our lives.

Scriptures

• Luke 6:1-10
• Mark 2:23-28
• Exodus 20:8-11
• Exodus 31:13, 16
• Exodus 34:21

Resources

• Average annual hours worked per year per worker
• USA behind in paid time off. 
• Every EU country has at least 4 weeks of paid vacation
• We leave a lot of paid time off on the table
• Why Germans have longer vacation times and more productivity (2010 article)

Website

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What is Eagle Community Church of Christ?

Teaching podcast from the Eagle Community Church of Christ in Mont Belvieu, TX.