This Cozy Indie Game Might Be The Most Powerful Lesson You'll Ever Play

A Bible Study on the indie game Wanderstop

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Opening Prayer

Start with a prayer inviting understanding.

Sample Prayer:
Holy God, thank You for creating Sabbath rest as a gift, not a burden. Quiet our racing minds tonight. Help us hear Your invitation to slow down and be renewed. Amen.

Prep Questions

1. What’s your favorite way to relax—and how often do you actually do it?

2. Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break? Why?

3. Share one video game, show, or hobby that helps you unwind.

Link to Video

Shortened Transcript

• Setup: Pastor Nate opens with the feeling of “rest-guilt.”

• Game Spotlight: Wanderstop follows Alta, a burned-out champion who collapses and ends up running a tea shop with Boro. Everything in the game forces her (and the player) to slow down.

• Key Scripture: Mark 2:23-28. Jesus reminds rule-keepers that “The Sabbath was made for humans, not humans for the Sabbath.”

• Parallel: Alta treats rest like weakness; Jesus and the forest show it’s grace.

• Turning Point: Alta meets “the Monster” (her inner child) and literally lays down her sword. Healing begins when she accepts rest.

• Takeaway: Sabbath is God’s gift. We don’t earn it—we receive it.