Resting to Preach: A Biblical‚ÄîTheological Evaluation of Rest Toward the Preparation of Sermons

Stephen Trent Thomas

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Resting to Preach: A Biblical‚ÄîTheological Evaluation of Rest Toward the Preparation of Sermons

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Stephen Trent Thomas. Resting to Preach: A Biblical‚äîtheological Evaluation of Rest Toward the Preparation of Sermons. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6700510d-d52c-46c2-9c58-9f45fa3cfabc.

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S. T. Thomas. Resting to Preach: A Biblical‚ÄîTheological Evaluation of Rest Toward the Preparation of Sermons. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6700510d-d52c-46c2-9c58-9f45fa3cfabc

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Resting to Preach: A Biblical—Theological Evaluation of RestTowards the Preparation of SermonsThis project will argue that, because deliberate rest is restorative to the intellect and to creativity, and because preaching preparation is a creative and intellectual endeavor, preachers should intentionally incorporate deliberate rest into their sermon-preparation process. The writer will explore the biblical basis for rest using six passages of Scripture. Genesis 2:1-3 and Exodus 20:8-11 will establish the importance of Sabbath rest. Psalm 19 will describe rest as one experiences nature. Matthew 11:25-30 will reveal the rest Jesus promises to those who are weak and heavy-laden. Mark 6:30-44 will develop the rest Jesus provides to His followers when they become overwhelmed with ministry. Hebrews 3:18-4:13 will explore the rest promised to the obedient. The writer will present research from scientific sources. Rest, Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Sooing-Kim Pang, The Wandering Mind by Michael Corbalis, In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honoré, and The Secret World of Sleep by Penelope Lewis are the sources that will reveal the value of sleep to the intellect and to human creativity.The writer will survey Christian authors to provide biblical insight into the value of sleep. These books are Saints’ Everlasting Rest by Richard Baxter, The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan, The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry, Subversive Sabbath by A. J. Swoboda, and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. These authors accentuate the necessity of rest for the follower of Jesus.The project’s goal is to help preachers improve their preaching by adding various forms of rest during their sermon-preparation process.

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