Endurance Requires Rest Bible Study Series

on September 24, 2026

Introduction and Overview

Most teenagers and adults feel stressed, overwhelmed, and pulled in a million different directions. Others struggle from FOMO or feeling like they “can’t say no” when asked to help. In a world where we’re told to just keep going or where we feel like we can’t slow down, we as the Church have tangible and life-changing help to share through God’s Word.

This Bible study breathes life into weary people by teaching the Biblical foundations of self-care as it relates to our Christian stewardship. God has actually created and designed us for rest. What we need to ask now is, “How can we rest well?” By the end of this study, participants will not only have a clear understanding of what rest is, the key factors that prevent rest, and how God’s Word speaks into our need for rest. They will also walk away with a plan in place, rooted in God’s truth, towards a life of endurance that comes when we rest well.

Session 1: Faith and Endurance

Session 2: Rest and Identity

Session 3: Yes and No

Session 4: Resting Well

Download the Leader Guide PDF Here.

Download the Participant Guide PDF Here.

Published September 24, 2026

About the author

Brandon Metcalf

Brandon has been involved in youth ministry since 2013 and loves any chance to work with God’s people to help them hold onto the promises of God. He is a contributing author to “Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry” and “Word of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth” and has spoken at district and national youth gatherings. He enjoy Frisbee, volleyball, and board games but his greatest joys come from being a husband and father.

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