August 24, 2025

Rest – Deuteronomy 5 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Rest is right.

What?

How?

Who?

Why?


Announcements

🍁 Youth Fall Retreat, from October 10-12, will explore The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American Edition and see the difference knowing Jesus makes in facing our unique challenges with identity, culture, and family. Prices increase by $50 after Sunday, August 31.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • August 25 - Proverbs 4, Deuteronomy 19
  • August 26 - Proverbs 5, Deuteronomy 20
  • August 27 - Proverbs 6, Deuteronomy 21-22
  • August 28 - Proverbs 7, Deuteronomy 23
  • August 29 - Proverbs 8, Deuteronomy 24

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. How often do you nap?
  2. Read Deuteronomy 5:1-15. What has your view of the Sabbath been in the past?
  3. Do you find ceasing to work difficult? Why or why not?
  4. What are the physical, spiritual, and relational benefits of observing the Sabbath?
  5. Which of the four questions did you find most challenging? Why?
  6. How does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ secure our ultimate rest?
  7. Prior to the sermon, how would you have rated your obedience to this commandment? Why? Did your rating change after the sermon? Why or why not?