The document discusses finding rest in God. It notes that a church's worth is measured by what it loves most, and that God reveals himself not through human efforts but through stillness and rest. It encourages being still to know God, and quotes John Piper that God is most glorified when people are most satisfied in him. The document suggests nurturing restfulness through worship, prayer, stillness, and meditating on God.

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