In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about how practicing a Sabbath rest each week is so counter-intuitive in our productivity-driven culture. They share some of their own challenges and practices and provide you with some interesting thoughts to ponder when considering embracing a weekly day of rest for yourself. No shame, no guilt – just some fascinating and inspiring conversation, including:
The Bible’s first mention of a Sabbath restThe Jewish concept of the day beginning at sunsetThe greeting, “Shabbat Shalom”How you actually “cease” on the SabbathPreparation, pre-decisions and purposeReflecting and rejoicing on the SabbathFeeling free to start small, if you’re new to practicing a weekly Sabbath restAlong the way, you’ll also hear about:
The first thing God called holyThe Jewish concept of holinessHow the Industrial Revolution affected our work lifeDo we start work from a place of rest, or work-work-work to earn rest?The Sabbath is a gift from GodTwo things Jewish people are to remember on the SabbathWhat “building a palace of time” meansThe spirit behind one particular Sabbath “don’t” listed in the Bible and what we can take away from it to shape our own Sabbath daysSome great questions and a lens to look through when considering what your own Sabbath might look likeThe idea of taking a weekly digital Sabbath (Gasp!)Jewish obligation, Christian invitation, and a gift to allWords You Might Learn in This Episode
Bereshit, m’kadesh, kadosh, Shabbat, shevet, Shabbat Shalom, Sukkot
Scriptures Referenced in This Episode
Genesis 1, Genesis 2:2–3, Psalm 133:1, Exodus 20:9, Deuteronomy 5:12–15, John 19:14 and 42, Exodus 16:4–5, Exodus 30:8–11, Exodus 35:1–3, Matthew 11:30
Previous Episodes and Resources Mentioned
S1 E8 – Sabbath: To Keep It or Not – That is the QuestionS1 E25 – Let’s Call It “Ezra’s Story”The Sabbath, book by Abraham Joshua HeschelEmbracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, book by Ruth Haley BartonThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, book by John Mark ComerEnter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org,
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