Левилер 23:3

When darkness surrounds you, how should you respond? For the next 3 days, immerse yourself in the Easter story and discover how to hold onto hope when you feel forsaken, alone, or unworthy.

This 5-day reading plan, adapted from content within FCA Magazine, focuses on “Rest” and explores the benefits of rest, renewal, and honoring the divinely created Sabbath. It offers perspective and encouragement for the coach or athlete struggling to make time for rest – both physically and spiritually – in their busy schedule. To learn more about FCA Magazine and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org.

Study after study tells us that rest is critical for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Rest matters so much to God that He even made it one of His commandments. We know we should rest—so why don’t we? In this simple 5-day Plan, we’ll look at why, when, where, and how we should rest, and even with whom.

Many people think the Old Testament is mainly about rules and laws. But it tells a deeper story—God’s rescue plan for humanity. From the fall in Eden to the promises of the prophets, the Old Testament reveals the problem of sin and the hope of redemption. The law exposes our need, the sacrifices point to atonement, and the prophets anticipate a transformed heart. In this 5-day plan, discover how the Old Testament prepares the world for salvation and points to the fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus—a story not just of rules, but of rescue.