To know the love of God is magnified by our understanding of His rest.

2. John Piper:
“The worth and excellency
of a soul (Church) is to be
measured by the object of
its love.”

3. …is both necessary and available
but not automatic
GOD’S REST

4. “A dwelling place to cease; a time
to pause; a heart that resets”
REST: Katapausis
place time
heart

5. REST: Katapausis
place
time
heart
God reveals Himself
not in our efforts but in
our stillness and rest

6. “Be STILL and KNOW that
I AM GOD.”
Psalm 46:10

7. John Piper:
“God is most glorified in
me when I am most
satisfied in Him.”

8. V.12: The Word of God
V.13-14: Worship
V.15-16: Prayer & Stillness
What Nurtures Restfulness?

9. PRAYER:
“Musing (thinking; meditating;
reflecting) on God.”

10. Books would be banned
and government would
abuse for control
Books would be rejected
and government would
amuse for control