Resting in the Lord

Resting in the Lord
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 4/3/2022
Exodus 20:8–11

Sermon Theme: Israel was commanded to rest from their work on the seventh day and to remember God's finished work at creation. Through Christ's saving work, we have the joy of resting from our works and trusting in the work accomplished on our behalf as we await the ultimate sabbath rest in glory!

I. COMMANDMENT GIVEN - (Exodus 20:8–11)
    A. Content of the Command - (Exod. 20:8–10)
    B. Foundation of the Command - (Exod. 20:11)
        1. Grounded in Creation - (Exod. 20:11a)
        2. Grounded in Redemption - (Deut. 5:15)

II. COMMANDMENT FULFILLED - (Exodus 20:7)
    A. Failed by Israel
        1. Jeremiah's Warning - (Jer. 17:19–27)
        2. Nehemiah's Reminder - (Neh. 13:15–22)
    B. Fulfilled by Christ
        1. Lord of the Sabbath - (John 5:9–18)
        2. Fulfillment of the Sabbath - (John 19:30)

III. COMMANDMENT APPLIED - (Hebrews 4:9–11)
    A. Daily Resting
    B. Patiently Working