The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan
Week 1: Introduction — The Rest We've Lost
Read the Introduction of The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan. Primary Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11.
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Before diving into solutions, Buchanan wants us to sit with the diagnosis: we are not just busy — we have lost something sacred. As you begin, ask yourself honestly: when did I last feel truly rested?
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Buchanan opens by describing the relentless pace of modern life and the way even our vacations feel like tasks. Does his description of hurry and busyness resonate with your own experience? What words or images does he use that feel most true to your life?
2.The title of the book, The Rest of God, carries a deliberate double meaning. What are the two meanings Buchanan points to, and why does he find both of them essential to understanding what Sabbath is really about?
3.Buchanan suggests that 'if I only had more time' is the mantra of our age — but that this is actually a misdiagnosis of our problem. What does he believe we have really lost, and why does that distinction matter?
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