Sabbath: An Invitation to God's Rest - Bible Study Workbook

We often think of rest as the reward for finishing our work.

The Bible tells a different story.

Before there was sin.
Before there was exhaustion.
Before there was striving.

There was rest.

Sabbath: God’s Invitation to Rest is a four-week Guided Bible Study that traces the biblical theme of Sabbath from the opening pages of Genesis through Israel’s story, the ministry of Jesus, and the rest we ultimately find in Him.

This isn't simply a study about whether Christians should observe a particular day of the week. Together, we'll dig into Scripture to discover why God established Sabbath, what it reveals about His character, how Jesus transforms our understanding of rest, and what faithful rhythms of rest can look like today.

And rather than simply telling you what the Bible says, this workbook is designed to help you learn how to study it for yourself.

Throughout the study, you'll be guided to slow down and:

• carefully observe the biblical text
• study important words and their meanings
• compare Scripture with Scripture
• trace the theme of rest throughout the biblical story
• consider historical and biblical context
• interpret passages before jumping to application
• develop personal convictions rooted in Scripture rather than tradition
• thoughtfully apply what you're learning to your own rhythms of work and rest

Four Weeks of Guided Study

Week One — Created for Rest
Before we ever worked, God gave us rest.

Begin in Genesis and discover that God's pattern of rest existed before the Law—and even before the fall.

Week Two — The Rest We Resist
Explore Israel's struggle to trust God's provision and discover why stopping requires far more faith than we sometimes realize.

Week Three — Rest Restored
Follow the theme of rest into the life and ministry of Jesus and discover the deeper rest He offers.

Week Four — Practicing Rest
Bring everything you've learned together as you prayerfully consider what biblical Sabbath and rhythms of rest could look like in your own season of life.

A Workbook Made to Be Used

This is not a read-and-put-it-back-on-the-shelf kind of Bible study.

Underline things. Circle words. Fill the margins. Answer the questions. Follow the cross-references. Write down what you notice. Bring your Bible and take your time.

The professionally printed 8.5" × 11" bound workbook gives you plenty of room to interact with the text and record what you're learning, with beautiful full-page photography introducing each week.

Most importantly, don't rush.

Sabbath itself reminds us that our time with God was never meant to become another item on our to-do lists.

Sabbath is more than a day—but never less.

Details:
• Four-week Guided Bible Study
• 8.5" × 11" professionally printed and bound workbook
• Scripture passages printed within the study for close observation
• Guided observation, interpretation, and application
• Word studies, cross-references, margin notes, and biblical context
• Reflection and practical application
• Designed for individual study or small groups
• Written by Kirsten Thompson
• Published by Saving Grace Guided Bible Studies