In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about how practicing a Sabbath rest each week is so counter-intuitive in our productivity-driven culture. They share some of their own challenges and practices and provide you with some interesting thoughts to ponder when considering embracing a weekly day of rest for yourself. No shame, no guilt – just some fascinating and inspiring conversation, including:   The Bible’s first mention of a Sabbath rest The Jewish concept of the day beginning at sunset The greeting, “Shabbat Shalom” How you actually “cease” on the Sabbath Preparation, pre-decisions and purpose Reflecting and rejoicing on the Sabbath Feeling free to start small, if you’re new to practicing a weekly Sabbath rest   Along the Way Along the way, you’ll also hear about: The first thing God called holy The Jewish concept of holiness How the Industrial Revolution affected our work life Do we start work from a place of rest, or work-work-work to earn rest? The Sabbath is a gift from God Two things Jewish people are to remember on the Sabbath What “building a palace of time” means The spirit behind one particular Sabbath “don’t” listed in the Bible and what we can take away from it to shape our own Sabbath days Some great questions and a lens to look through when considering what your own Sabbath might look like The idea of taking a weekly digital Sabbath (Gasp!) Jewish obligation, Christian invitation, and a gift to all   Words You Might Learn in This Episode Bereshit, m’kadesh, kadosh, Shabbat, shevet, Shabbat Shalom, Sukkot   Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Genesis 1, Genesis 2:2–3, Psalm 133:1, Exodus 20:9, Deuteronomy 5:12–15, John 19:14 and 42, Exodus 16:4–5, Exodus 30:8–11, Exodus 35:1–3, Matthew 11:30   Previous Episodes and Resources Mentioned S1 E8 – Sabbath: To Keep It or Not – That is the Question S1 E25 – Let’s Call It “Ezra’s Story” The Sabbath, book by Abraham Joshua Heschel Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, book by Ruth Haley Barton The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, book by John Mark Comer     Thanks for listening!   Other Resources for You   Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org, Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/ Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. Share us with your friends. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app.   This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.