Practice of Sabbath: Abiding in Rest and Renewal 

Sabbath as Abiding: Aligning with God’s Rhythm  

Genesis 2:2-3, John 15:1-5 

October 19, 2025 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

 Truism: You cannot give what you do not have. 

What is Rhythm? 

1. Heartbeat 

1. Moon phase 

1. Metronome 

1. Conductor 

The Theological Significance of Rhythm 

Seven-Day Creation Pattern: Work and Rest (Genesis 1-2) 

The Feasts Pattern: Seasonal Remembrance, Celebration, and Harvest (Leviticus 23) 

The Manna from Heaven: Daily Dependence and Trust (Exodus 16) 

Daniel’s Prayer Rhythm: Three Times a Day (Daniel 6) 

The Church’s Rhythm of Gathering: Shared Life (Acts 2)  

The Sabbath as an Invitation to Abide 

John 15:1-5 ESV: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 

What are the rhythms necessary for flourishing?