The Christian View Of Recreation – Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday, May 24, 2026 lesson title “The Christian View Of Recreation.”, Background Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12-13; Zechariah 8:5; Matthew 11:16-19; Mark 2:18-28; 6:30-32; John 2:1-11. Printed Passages: Mark 2:18-28.

Keep in Mind: “And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also, of the sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28, KJV)

Unifying Lesson Principle: Some people tend toward work, while others tend toward rest. Why should we strive to balance work and rest? As Christians, we are instructed to value both fasting and feasting as well as working and resting.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Identify common themes in Jesus’ challenges to traditional practices such as fasting and Sabbath keeping. 2. Value fasting and feasting, as well as work and rest. and 3. Model a balanced life-between fasting and feasting, working and resting- and advocate for others to have the freedom to do the same.