The God that Desires our Rest
Psalm 23:2

Introduction:
-Gen. 2:1-3; Ex. 20:8-11
I. Yahweh provides places of rest
A. The action of God
-He provides a very unique place of rest
-(Heb) deshe - fresh grass, new grass, new growth
B. The purpose of God
-He gives us rest
-(Heb) rabats - to stretch oneself out, lie down
Application:
-Matt. 11:28-30
-Heb. 4:11, 14-16
-Sabbaticals – vacations
-He will give you rest in him and eternal rest
II. Yahweh provides waters of rest
A. The action of God
-He is going to lead me
-(Heb) nahal, to lead or guide to a watering place
-The water is a resting place, quiet waters
B. The purpose of God
-This water is always accessible
Application:
-The Lord Jesus is the living water Jn. 4:10-11
-The Holy Spirit is the living water in the believer Jn. 7:37-38
-The Holy Spirit is the parakletos, the one that comes
alongside Jn. 14:16