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TITLE: When You Cant Stand AnymoreTOPIC: The Easy Burden of Rest:TEXT: Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4: 1-11THEME: Make sure you enter the rest God offers through obedience to Jesus. What would drive a person to sacrifice so much and risk his life in this way? What would drive a person to sacrifice so much and risk his life in this way? The adulation that is given to Yusai Sakai demonstrates the belief that this self-immolation somehow makes one more holy or that self-imposed suffering is somehow pleasing to God.Each person, in his own way, runs his own Death Run in a never ending pursuit of self-righteousness and to prove our worth Barbaric and sadistic practices in attempts to appease God.The ancient Aztecs offered up hundreds of human Barbaric and sadistic practices in attempts to appease God.The ancient Aztecs offered up hundreds of human Shite Muslims believe they can earn immediate salvation by jihad Barbaric and sadistic practices in attempts to appease God.The ancient Aztecs offered up hundreds of human Shite Muslims believe they can earn immediate salvation by jihadSome priests and Catholic followers try to show penance through self-flagellation. Barbaric and sadistic practices in attempts to appease God.The ancient Aztecs offered up hundreds of human Shite Muslims believe they can earn immediate salvation by jihadSome priests and Catholic followers try to show penance through self-flagellation.Well-meaning Christians have a list of dos and donts that they believe if practiced will find favor with. Romans 2:12-14He will punish sin wherever it is found. He will punish the heathen when they sin, even though they never had Gods written laws, for down in their hearts they know right from wrong. Gods laws are written within them; their own consciousness accuses them, or sometimes excuses them. How will I know when I have done enough? How do we enter the rest that Jesus has offered us?I. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)Hebrews 4:1-51 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. Hebrews 4:1-53 Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, So I declared on oath in my anger, They shall never enter my rest.Hebrews 4:1-5 And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. 4 For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: On the seventh day God rested from all his works. 5 And again in the passage above he says, They shall never enter my rest.I. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.Rest (katapausis) is used in three different senses. 1. Referring to the peace of GodRest (katapausis) is used in three different senses. 1. Referring to the peace of God. 2. Referring to the Promised LandRest (katapausis) is used in three different senses. 1. Referring to the peace of God. 2. Referring to the Promised Land. 3. Referring to the Sabbath Rest (based the rest of God after six days of creation). Rest (katapausis) is used in three different senses. 1. Referring to the peace of God. 2. Referring to the Promised Land. 3. Referring to the Sabbath Rest (based the rest of God after six days of creation). All find their origin in the Old TestamentI. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.Israel was promised a rest:Genesis 12:1-31 The LORD had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your fathers household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.Genesis 15:18-19 defines the boundaries. The definition of these boundaries are part of the basis for the hostility between Israel and Palestine.Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.Israel was promised a rest:The rest was contingent on their obedience. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.Israel was promised a rest:The rest was contingent on their obedience. Hebrews 3Exodus 17:1-7 and Numbers 10:1-13. I. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.Israel was promised a rest:The rest was contingent on their obedience. The Hebrews ran the risk of missing out on it.The error of the Hebrews, for which this book was written, is that they were living and believing as though the Old Covenant were still in effect. The author strongly argues that is has been superseded by Jesus and that there is nothing they can go back tooI. Understand the Nature of Gods Rest (1-5)A. Gods Rest finds its source in the Old Testament.B. The Nature of the Rest finds its origins in God Himself.B. The Nature of the Rest finds its origins in God Himself.

God rested on the seventh day. God values restB. The Nature of the Rest finds its origins in God Himself.

God rested on the seventh day. God values rest. God models rest for usB. The Nature of the Rest finds its origins in God Himself.

God rested on the seventh day. God values rest. God models rest for us. God established the Sabbath as a day of restEx. 31:12-18"Say to the Israelites, 'You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you and for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as a lasting covenant. It will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever.Numbers 28:9-10On the Sabbath day, make an offering of two lambs a year old without defect, together with its drink offering and a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with olive oil. 10 This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.Stress vs. Burnout (Archibald Hart, Adrenalin and Stress)StressBurnoutCharacterized by overengagementCharacterized by disengagementEmotions are overreactiveEmotions are bluntedProduces urgency and hyperactivityProduces helplessness and hopelessnessLoss of energyLoss of motivation, ideals, and hopeLeads to anxiety disordersLeads to detachment and depressionPrimary damage is physicalPrimary damage is emotionalMay kill you prematurelyMay make life seem not worth livingHow do we enter the rest that Jesus has offered us?II. Understand this Rest is realized in the Gospel. (6-11)Hebrews 4:6-116 Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience, 7 God again set a certain day, calling it Today. This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted:

Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.Hebrews 4:6-11 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters Gods rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedienceII. Understand this Rest is realized in the Gospel. (6-11)A. There is a rest Joshua was not able to deliver: II. Understand this Rest is realized in the Gospel. (6-11)A. There is a rest Joshua was not able to deliver: B. Gods rest still remains. II. Understand this Rest is realized in the Gospel. (6-11)A. There is a rest Joshua was not able to deliver: B. Gods rest still remains. C. Gods rest is available to us today. Work-related causes of burnoutFeeling like you have little or no control over your workWork-related causes of burnoutFeeling like you have little or no control over your workLack of recognition or rewards for good workWork-related causes of burnoutFeeling like you have little or no control over your workLack of recognition or rewards for good workUnclear or overly demanding job expectationsWork-related causes of burnoutFeeling like you have little or no control over your workLack of recognition or rewards for good workUnclear or overly demanding job expectationsDoing work thats monotonous or unchallengingWork-related causes of burnoutFeeling like you have little or no control over your workLack of recognition or rewards for good workUnclear or overly demanding job expectationsDoing work thats monotonous or unchallengingWorking in a chaotic or high-pressure environmentLifestyle causes of burnoutWorking too much, without enough time for relaxing and socializingLifestyle causes of burnoutWorking too much, without enough time for relaxing and socializingBeing expected to be too many things to too many peopleLifestyle causes of burnoutWorking too much, without enough time for relaxing and socializingBeing expected to be too many things to too many peopleTaking on too many responsibilities, without enough help from othersLifestyle causes of burnoutWorking too much, without enough time for relaxing and socializingBeing expected to be too many things to too many peopleTaking on too many responsibilities, without enough help from othersNot getting enough sleepLifestyle causes of burnoutWorking too much, without enough time for relaxing and socializingBeing expected to be too many things to too many peopleTaking on too many responsibilities, without enough help from othersNot getting enough sleepLack of close, supportive relationshipsPersonality traits can contribute to burnoutPerfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enoughPersonality traits can contribute to burnoutPerfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enoughPessimistic view of yourself and the worldPersonality traits can contribute to burnoutPerfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enoughPessimistic view of yourself and the worldThe need to be in control; reluctance to delegate to othersPersonality traits can contribute to burnoutPerfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enoughPessimistic view of yourself and the worldThe need to be in control; reluctance to delegate to othersHigh-achieving, Type A personalityPersonality traits can contribute to burnoutPerfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enoughPessimistic view of yourself and the worldThe need to be in control; reluctance to delegate to othersHigh-achieving, Type A personalityCaregiver BurnoutSpiritual Causes of BurnoutDisobedience to GodSpiritual Causes of BurnoutDisobedience to GodLack of Trust in GodSpiritual Causes of BurnoutDisobedience to GodLack of Trust in GodDepending on ones own efforts.Spiritual Causes of BurnoutDisobedience to GodLack of Trust in GodDepending on ones own efforts.Inability to achieve spiritual goals.Our life may look a lot like Joel's first bike ride. Hooked on the fast pace of life. We get dangerously out of control. It may a crash to help you slow down and learn to stop.How do we enter the rest that Jesus has offered us?III. We enter Gods rest through obedience to Christ.A. Hebrews argues the New Covenant supersedes the Old.III. We enter Gods rest through obedience to Christ.A. Hebrews argues the New Covenant supersedes the Old.B. The Old Covenant no longer applies.III. We enter Gods rest through obedience to Christ.A. Hebrews argues the New Covenant supersedes the Old.B. The Old Covenant no longer applies.C. The New Covenant is centered in Jesus Christ. The gospel is the rest. Necessary Endings Henry CloudWhether we like it or not, endings are a part of life. They are woven into the fabric of life itself, both when it goes well and also when it doesn't. On the good side of life, for us to ever get to a new level, a new tomorrow, or the next step, something has to end. Life has seasons, stages, and phases Necessary Endings Henry CloudFor there to be anything new, old things always have to end, and we have to let go of them Without the ability to end things, people stay stuck, never becoming who they are meant to be, never accomplishing all that their talents and abilities should afford themThe Lesson: The good cannot begin until the bad begins. Pg. 6-8ApplicationIf you are experiencing stress or burnout get proper and sufficient support.ApplicationIf you are experiencing stress or burnout get proper and sufficient support.Confront the beliefs that cause you to experience stress: denial, false hopes, cynicism or helplessness. Replace these beliefs with the truth that God loves and accepts us through grace.ApplicationIf you are experiencing stress or burnout get proper and sufficient support.Confront the beliefs that cause you to experience stress: denial, false hopes, cynicism or helplessness. Replace these beliefs with the truth that God loves and accepts us through grace.Put an end to your past obsessions. Grieve past and present losses while giving your guilt, hurt, anxiety and aggression to God and accept the new, condemnation free life He promises.ApplicationIf you are experiencing stress or burnout get proper and sufficient support.Confront the beliefs that cause you to experience stress: denial, false hopes, cynicism or helplessness. Replace these beliefs with the truth that God loves and accepts us through grace.Put an end to your past obsessions. Grieve past and present losses while giving your guilt, hurt, anxiety and aggression to God and accept the new, condemnation free life He promises.Acquire and apply new skills and like prayer, meditation and memorization of Gods work.Dr. Tom Hufty"Some things you learn from lectures, some things you learn from research, but some things you can only learn from experience. You've just experienced grace. One hundred years from now, if you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, your name will be written down in a book, and you will have had nothing to do with writing it there. That will be the ultimate grace experience." (Denise Banderman, Hannibal, Missouri)